Permit Fees
Annual permit fees must be paid in full before operations begin for a new calendar year
Plan review fees must be paid when opening a new facility and after any major remodeling or renovation. A plan review will not be started until the fee has been paid.
- Questions about permit fees?
- Contact your local Environmental Health Officer.
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Fees for Food Establishments
Food Service (FF) - Seating 25 or Less
| Permit Type Code | Annual Fee* | Plan Review Fee | Permit Add-Ons |
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| FF-1 Food Service | $400 | $400 |
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| FF-2 Church/Institution Food Service | $400 | $400 |
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| FF-3 Day/Residential Care Food Service | $400 | $400 |
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| FF-4 Labor Camp Food Service | $400 | $400 |
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| FF-5 Seafood Processor Galley/Mess Hall | $400 | $400 |
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| FF-6 Deli/Takeout/Drive-in Food Service | $400 | $400 |
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| FF-7 Food Service and Caterer | $645 | $645 |
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| FF-8 Food Service with Wholesale Processing | $525 | $525 |
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$250 | $30 wastewater plan review fee; may be waived if certain conditions are met |
Food Service (FF) - Seating 26 to 100
| Permit Type Code | Annual Fee | Plan Review Fee | Permit Add-Ons |
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| FF-1 Food Service | $490 | $490 |
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| FF-2 Church/Institution Food Service | $490 | $490 |
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| FF-3 Day/Residential Care Food Service | $490 | $490 |
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| FF-4 Labor Camp Food Service | $490 | $490 |
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| FF-5 Seafood Processor Galley/Mess Hall | $490 | $490 |
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| FF-6 Deli/Takeout/Drive-in Food Service | $490 | $490 |
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| FF-7 Food Service and Caterer | $735 | $735 |
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| FF-8 Food Service with Wholesale Processing | $615 | $615 |
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Food Service (FF) - Seating 101 or More
| Permit Type Code | Annual Fee | Plan Review Fee | Permit Add-Ons |
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| FF-1 Food Service | $580 | $580 |
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| FF-2 Church/Institution Food Service | $580 | $580 |
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| FF-3 Day/Residential Care Food Service | $580 | $580 |
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| FF-4 Labor Camp Food Service | $580 | $580 |
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| FF-5 Seafood Processor Galley/Mess Hall | $580 | $580 |
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| FF-6 Deli/Takeout/Drive-in Food Service | $580 | $580 |
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| FF-7 Food Service and Caterer | $825 | $825 |
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| FF-8 Food Service with Wholesale Processing | $705 | $705 |
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Food Service, Fees Not Based on Seating (FN)
| Permit Type Code | Annual Fee | Plan Review Fee | Permit Add-Ons |
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| FN-1 Limited Food Service | $190 | $190 | |
| FN-2 Mobile Food Service, Not Self-Contained | $215 | $215 |
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| FN-3 Mobile Food Service, Self-Contained | $215 | $215 |
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| FN-3A Mobile Food Service, Self-Contained and Catering | $460 | $460 |
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| FN-4 Tavern/Bar | $280 | $280 |
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| FN-4A Tavern/Bar with Limited Food Service at the Bar | $430 | $430 |
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| FN-4B Tavern/Bar with Food Service at the Bar | $430 | $430 |
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| FN-5 Caterer | $430 | $430 |
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| FN-7 Other Food Establishment | $400 | $400 |
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Food Service, Fee-Exempt (FE)
| Permit Type Code | Annual Fee | Plan Review Fee | Notes |
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| FE-1 School Food Service | No fee | No fee | Food service provided by a public or private school; includes caterers/contractors for the school or district; does not include colleges, universities, or adult technical schools; does not include student stores, espresso carts, or permanent concession stands |
| FE-2 Head Start Food Service | No fee | No fee | Food service provided by a head start center |
| FE-3 School Fundraiser | No fee | No fee | Food service on the school premises for a school fundraiser, promotional event, or other gathering that is open or advertised to the public and is sponsored by the school or a school/student organization |
Temporary Food Service
| Permit Length | Permit Application Deadline | Permit Fee | Additional Fee for Applications Received After the Deadline |
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| 1 day | At least 7 days prior to the permit start date | $35 | $35 |
| 2 to 3 days | At least 7 days prior to the permit start date | $65 | $65 |
| 4 to 7 days | At least 7 days prior to the permit start date | $90 | $90 |
| 8 to 28 days | At least 15 days prior to the permit start date | $120 | $120 |
Notes About Temporary Food Service Fees
- Temporary food service fees are not refundable.
- Permit fees for temporary food service are determined by the permit length.
- Applications that are not submitted by the appropriate deadline will owe an additional fee.
- Churches and 501(c)(3) groups are exempt from temporary food service permit fees, however, churches and 501(c)(3) groups may owe an additional fee if the application is not received by the deadline.
- Schools are exempt from permit fees and additional fees; this includes fundraisers, promotional events, or other gatherings that are open or advertised to the public and sponsored by the school, a school class, or a school club.
Food Market (FM)
| Permit Type Code | Annual Fee | Plan Review Fee | Permit Add-Ons |
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| FM-1 Convenience Store | $125 | $125 | |
| FM-2 Grocery Store | $310 | $310 |
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| FM-3 Supermarket | $310 | $310 |
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| FM-4 Food Bank | $250 | $250 |
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| FM-5 Retail Bakery | $310 | $310 |
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| FM-6 Retail Meat Market | $310 | $310 |
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| FM-7 Retail Seafood Market | $310 | $310 |
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| FM-8 Retail Mobile Vendor | $190 | $190 |
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Food Processing (FP)
| Permit Type Code | Annual Fee | Plan Review Fee | Permit Add-Ons |
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| FP-1 Bakery | $310 | $310 | |
| FP-2 Cured, Smoked, Acidified, Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP), Dehydrates | $400 | $400 | |
| FP-3 Ice Manufacturer/Bottled Water | $310 | $310 | |
| FP-4 Bottled Beverages | $310 | $310 | |
| FP-5 Jam, Jelly, Syrup, Confectionary | $250 | $250 | |
| FP-6 Other Food Processing | $250 | $250 | |
| FP-9 Warehouse | $250 | $250 |
Fee Discounts for Food Establishments
- Food establishment is operated by an organization that holds 501(c)(3) status
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- Discount: 100% of the annual fee and plan review fee; no fees are charged
- Eligibility: Provide a copy of the organization's IRS determination letter
- Food establishment is operated by an organization that holds 501(c)(4), 501(c)(10), or 501(c)(19) status
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- Discount: 50% of the annual fee
- Eligibility: Provide a copy of the organization's IRS determination letter
- Food establishment is opening late in the year
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- Discount: 50% of the annual fee
- Eligibility: The establishment must be a new facility that opens between October 1 and December 31
Fees for Seafood and Shellfish
Seafood
| Facility Type Code | Annual Fee |
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| PL-1 Shore-Based Facility Processing Less Than 5,000 Pounds Per Day | $795 |
| PL-2 Shore-Based Facility Processing 5,000 Pounds or More Per Day | $2,094 |
| PT-1 Shore-Based Cannery Processing Less Than 5,000 Pounds Per Day | $1120 |
| PT-2 Shore-Based Cannery Processing 5,000 Pounds or More Per Day | $2,094 |
| DM-L Direct Market Land-Based | $200 |
| DM-V Direct Market Vessel | $325 |
| PV-1 Processing Vessel Less Than 5,000 Pounds Per Day | $795 |
| PV-2 Processing Vessel Processing 5,000 Pounds or More Per Day | $2,094 |
| IM-S Ice Manufacturer | $325 |
Shellfish
| Facility Type Code | Annual Fee |
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| DV Geoduck Dive Vessel | $162 |
| H Shellfish Harvester | $162 |
| SP Shellfish Shucker-Packer | $649 |
| SS Shellstock Shipper | $162 |
| RP Shellfish Repacker | $325 |
| RS Shellfish Reshipper | $162 |
| Other Shellfish Activities | Fee |
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| Growing Area Reclassification |
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Fees for Public Facilities
The Department of Environmental Conservation does not collect fees from public facilities. This includes aquatic facilities and body art facilities.
Regulatory References
- 18 AAC 31.050 Alaska Food Code: Fees
- 18 AAC 34.900 Seafood Processing and Inspection: Permit, Certification, Waiver, and Compliance Fees
Resources and Contacts
Resources
- Online Permit Renewal Instructions
- Renew a DEC food, seafood, or shellfish permit online
Contacts
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Find your local Environmental Health Officer
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