Local permits & fees

Yuma County, AZ Food Facility Permits & Fees

Restaurants and food trucks.

Yuma County Public Health Services District, Environmental Health Services Division · department site →

Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department 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 Yuma County Public Health Services District, Environmental Health Services Division issues the health permit.

About 319 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 213,221. (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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 Establishment Operating Permit

Yuma County food establishment permit fees are set by resolution of the Public Health Services District Board (per A.R.S
11-251.08 and County Health Ordinance 07-04)
The current fee-schedule resolution is only available as a scanned/access-restricted document and no fee amounts are published in any web-accessible form
contact Environmental Health Services at (928) 317-4584

Each operator/applicant must also have food workers obtain a Yuma County food worker certificate; Application forms carry a blank 'Permit Fee' office-use field with no printed amount

Plan review — required

a Plan Review Application is required for new/remodeled establishments but the plan review fee amount is not published online
the application is posted but lists no dollar figure

Plan-review details & forms →

Reach the department

Phone(928) 317-4584

Office2200 W 28th Street, Suite 222, Yuma, AZ 85364

Websitewww.yumacountyaz.gov →

Plan reviewwww.yumacountyaz.gov →

Inspection grading

Routine inspection — no public letter grade

No A/B/C grade; Yuma posts ratings of Excellent/Satisfactory/Needs Improvement/Unacceptable (E/S/N/U) online.

Food truck / mobile permit

Mobile Food Unit permit (Type I / Type II / Type III)

Yuma classifies mobile food units as Type I, II or III, but the mobile-unit fee amounts are set by Board resolution and are not published in any web-accessible document
contact (928) 317-4584

Separate application packets exist for Mobile Food Unit Type I, II and III (English and Spanish)

How to apply

Forms & applications →

Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.

Local food-service market

About 319 food & drinking establishments serve ~213,221 residents in Yuma County — one per ~668 residents, sparser than the Arizona average (one per ~597).

U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).

Watch out for

Yuma County Public Health Services District (a special health district) administers food-establishment permitting through its Environmental Health Services Division at 2200 W; 28th St., Suite 222, Yuma
Fees are adopted by Board resolution under A.R.S; 11-251.08; the posted resolution/fee schedule is a scanned or access-restricted document, so specific dollar amounts are not obtainable online
Mobile units are classified Type I / II / III (mirroring the Arizona model)
Food handler / food worker card is $10 (cash only) at the Environmental Health office

Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction

Category	Annual fee	Notes
Pushcart / mobile vending	Yuma classifies mobile food units as Type I, II or III, but the fee amounts are set by Public Health Services District Board resolution and are not published in any web-accessible document; contact (928) 317-4584	Separate Type I / II / III mobile food unit application packets exist (English and Spanish)
Temporary / seasonal event	itinerant / temporary event food permit fee is not published online (set by Board resolution); an Itinerant application and guide are posted but carry no fee amount	Yuma uses an 'Itinerant' permit class for temporary/mobile-type operations

Equipment your Yuma 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.

Compartment sinks

3-bay wash / rinse / sanitize — sized to your menu

Hand sinks

required in prep, cook & warewashing areas

Grease traps / interceptors

sized by drainage fixture units

Reach-in refrigeration

cold-holding at 41°F or below

Work tables & surfaces

NSF-listed, non-absorbent

Hoods & ventilation

over cooking equipment; make-up air

Dishwashers

high-temp or chemical sanitizing

Nearby counties

Permit costs and rules change at the county line — compare Yuma County with its neighbors.

La Paz County, AZ

Restaurant permit: See page

Maricopa County, AZ

Restaurant permit: See page

Pima County, AZ

Restaurant permit: $236

Imperial County, CA

Restaurant permit: $558

How to open: typical permitting sequence

This is a typical sequence — confirm the exact sequence with your authority having jurisdiction.

Confirm whether Yuma County or another local jurisdiction (city/district) handles your exact address.
Confirm zoning and permitted use.
Prepare your menu and scaled plans.
Include an equipment schedule with ANSI/NSF spec sheets.
Submit water-heater and hood documentation.
Pay plan-review fees.
Respond to plan-check corrections.
Obtain Environmental Health plan approval.
Obtain building, plumbing, mechanical and fire approvals.
Schedule rough-plumbing, pre-final and final health inspections.
Pay the operating-permit / application fees.
Receive approval before storing or preparing food.

Official plan-check requirements: plan-check guide →

Frequently asked questions

How much is a food permit in Yuma County?

Yuma County food establishment permit fees are set by resolution of the Public Health Services District Board (per A.R.S; 11-251.08 and County Health Ordinance 07-04); The current fee-schedule resolution is only available as a scanned/access-restricted document and no fee amounts are published in any web-accessible form; contact Environmental Health Services at (928) 317-4584 These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.

Is plan review required in Yuma County?

Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: a Plan Review Application is required for new/remodeled establishments but the plan review fee amount is not published online; the application is posted but lists no dollar figure

Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Yuma County?

In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Separate application packets exist for Mobile Food Unit Type I, II and III (English and Spanish)

Who issues food permits in Yuma County?

Food permits here are issued by Yuma County Public Health Services District, Environmental Health Services Division. 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.

Arizona statewide rules

Who licenses you, reciprocity, and the state regime.

What equipment you need

Build a tailored equipment checklist for your concept.

Permits & plan review, explained

The stack of approvals before you open.

Sources: www.yumacountyaz.gov · www.yumacountyaz.gov · www.yumacountyaz.gov · codelibrary.amlegal.com · observed 2026-08-07