Williamson County, TX Food Facility Permits & Fees
Restaurants and food trucks.
Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) - Environmental Health Division (Round Rock/Georgetown area) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Williamson County food-facility health permits run about $258–$773 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $882–$1,000. Confirm the exact amount with Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) - Environmental Health Division (Round Rock/Georgetown area) before you budget.
Confirm the authority for your exact address. Some cities run their own health division, and building, planning, fire, sewer/grease and business-license approvals are separate even when Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) - Environmental Health Division (Round Rock/Georgetown area) issues the health permit.
About 1,207 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 697,191. (U.S. Census 2023 estimate; County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 722)
Last verified: 2026-08-17 — we re-confirmed the serving authority, its contact, and that the fees below match the current published schedule. Fee schedules may carry an earlier effective date (shown per fee); local ordinances & amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date? Report an update →
Restaurant / food-facility permit
Food & Beverage Establishment Permit (by gross volume of food sales; eff. Aug 31, 2025)
$0-$49,999 sales $258
$50,000-$149,999.99$515
$150,000+ $773 (eff
Aug 31, 2025)
Permit fee includes annual permitting plus minimum inspections to verify compliance; Catering falls under fixed food establishment permits; Fee structure standardized under SB 1008 to match DSHS caps
Plan review — required
Food Establishment Plan Review $882
Expedited Plan Review $1,000 (eff
Aug 31, 2025)
Turnaround: not published (expedited option available at higher fee)
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
How Williamson County’s permit cost compares
At about $258/year, Williamson County’s restaurant health permit is about the Texas median ($258) and above the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 91% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 235th-lowest of 247 Texas counties by permit cost.
Comparison uses the lowest published annual restaurant-permit figure in each county; confirm your exact tier with the department.
Local food-service market
About 1,207 food & drinking establishments serve ~697,191 residents in Williamson County — one per ~578 residents, sparser than the Texas average (one per ~566).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$258 annual health permit + $882 plan review.
Plus building, fire, and business-license fees that vary locally — use the cost calculators and the checklist below to budget the full stack.
Watch out for
Environmental Health fee changes took effect Aug 31, 2025 in response to SB 1008, which caps local permitting fees at DSHS levels
Offers a Multiple Temporary permit ($200) valid for the entire calendar year, plus single-event temporary permits ($52)
Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction
Category
Annual fee
Notes
temporary/special-event food establishment
$52
WCCHD Food & Beverage Special Permit (issuance + inspection), valid two weeks; Effective 8/31/2025
temporary - new multiple permit (annual)
$200
Multiple temporary permits good for the entire calendar year
farmers' market
$100/yr
Farmer's Market Permit; capped at $100 per Tex; Health & Safety Code 437.0065(c); valid at least one year and covers all farmers' markets/farm stands/farms in jurisdiction
school food establishment
$258
School Food Establishment Permit
Equipment your Williamson County plan review will check
Health-department plan review looks for specific, code-compliant fixtures. Compare spec-filtered options, then confirm counts and sizes with your local requirements. See the full list in what equipment a commercial kitchen requires.
$0-$49,999 sales $258; $50,000-$149,999.99 $515; $150,000+ $773 (eff; Aug 31, 2025) These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Williamson County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: Food Establishment Plan Review $882; Expedited Plan Review $1,000 (eff; Aug 31, 2025)
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Williamson County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Effective July 1, 2026 Texas moved mobile-food permitting to DSHS under HB 2844. Temporary Food Establishment $52; Multiple Temporary (full calendar year) $200
Who issues food permits in Williamson County?
Food permits here are issued by Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) - Environmental Health Division (Round Rock/Georgetown area). See the department site for current details.
Are city building and fire approvals separate?
Yes — building, plumbing, mechanical and fire approvals are always separate from the health permit and are often handled by different offices.
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