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Public Health - Muskegon County

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Public Health - Muskegon County issues 11 permits we publish for Muskegon County, last verified 2026-10-27. Each carries the fee as the agency publishes it, with a link to the schedule it was read from.

What this agency issues

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Fixed Food Service License (Public Health - Muskegon County)Public Health - Muskegon County2026: for-profit Fixed Food Service License $575.00 county (PHMC) portion + $30.00 State portion = $605.00 combined; non-profit $143.75 county + $5.00 State = $148.75 combined. The fee includes two routine evaluations and one associated follow-up evaluation (Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026, revised 12/16/25).not stated in the county's 2026 Food Service Fee Schedule; contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation for the license period2026-10-27
Limited Food Service License (non-potentially hazardous food only)only if it applies to youPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: for-profit Limited Food Service License $200.00 county (PHMC) portion + $30.00 State portion = $230.00 combined; non-profit $50.00 county + $5.00 State = $55.00 combined (Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026, revised 12/16/25).not stated in the county's 2026 Food Service Fee Schedule; contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation for the license period2026-10-27
Seasonal Food Service License (9 continuous months or less)only if it applies to youPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: for-profit Seasonal Food Service License $287.50 county (PHMC) portion + $30.00 State portion = $317.50 combined; non-profit $71.88 county + $5.00 State = $76.88 combined (Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026, revised 12/16/25).for an establishment operating 9 continuous months or less in a calendar year; license period not stated in the county's 2026 Food Service Fee Schedule2026-10-27
Food Service Plan Review, Partial Plan Review and Change of Ownership EvaluationPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: Food Service Plan Review $500.00; Partial Plan Review $300.00 (includes a special transitory food unit plan review); Change of Ownership or Relicensing Evaluation $250.00; Re-Evaluation Fee $170.00 if the establishment is not ready at the pre-opening evaluation (Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026, revised 12/16/25).one-time, before opening, conversion, remodeling or a change of ownership2026-10-27
Mobile Food Service License (commissary-based food truck)Public Health - Muskegon County2026: for-profit Mobile License $500.00 county (PHMC) portion + $30.00 State portion = $530.00 combined; non-profit $125.00 county + $5.00 State = $130.00 combined (Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026, revised 12/16/25).not stated in the county's 2026 Food Service Fee Schedule; contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation for the license period2026-10-27
Transitory Food Unit (TFU/STFU) License and InspectionsPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: for-profit Transitory Food Unit (TFU) License State Fee $155.00 (printed as $111.00 + $44.00); non-profit TFU $116.00 (printed as $111.00 + $5.00); plus a TFU Inspection State fee of $90.00 per inspection. The schedule states that fees for STFUs are determined by the State of Michigan (Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026, revised 12/16/25).not stated in the county's 2026 Food Service Fee Schedule; contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation for the license period2026-10-27
Temporary Food Service License (events up to 14 consecutive days)only if it applies to youPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: for-profit Temporary Food Service License $150.00 county (PHMC) portion + $9.00 State portion = $159.00 combined; non-profit $37.50 county + $5.00 State = $42.50 combined (Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026, revised 12/16/25).per event, at a fixed location for no more than 14 consecutive days, as the county's temporary licensing page describes2026-10-27
Public Pool/Spa Inspection (conditional — studio with a pool or spa)only if it applies to youPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: Public Pool/Spa Inspection $125 for the first pool or spa per location; $50 for each additional pool at the same location (2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule, revised January 2026).each licensed pool is inspected at least once per year2026-10-27
Body Art Facility Plan Review and Inspections (conditional — tattoo, piercing)only if it applies to youPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: Plan Review – Includes pre-opening inspection $225; Routine Inspection – Annual renewal of license or new applications received prior to July 1 $150; Routine Inspection – New applications received on or after July 1 $80; Reinspection $135; Temporary License – Inspection of independent unit for 14 days or less at a fixed location $60; Temporary License – Inspection at shared resource event for 14 days or less at a fixed location $30 (2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule, revised January 2026).one-time plan review; routine inspection with each annual license renewal2026-10-27
On-Site Sewage (Septic) System Permit and Commercial Septic Plan Review (conditional — premises off public sewer)only if it applies to youPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: Septic System Permit $175 (includes all septic systems, commercial and domestic); Commercial Septic Plan Review $100 (traditional systems, except single and 2 family dwellings); Alternative System Plan Review $300 (2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule, revised January 2026).permits expire 24 months from the date of issuance2026-10-27
Water Well Permit (conditional — premises on a private well)only if it applies to youPublic Health - Muskegon County2026: Private & Type III Well Permit $125; Private Well Permit with Coliform Bacteria and Partial Chemistry $161; Type III Well Permit with 2 Coliform Bacteria, 1 Partial Chemistry and an additional site visit $237; Irrigation Well Permit $135; Type II Well Permit $325, or $437 with 2 Coliform Bacteria, 1 Partial Chemistry and an additional site visit (2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule, revised January 2026).permits expire 24 months from the date of issuance2026-10-27

Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.

About each permit

Fixed Food Service License (Public Health - Muskegon County)

A restaurant, coffee shop, bar or other fixed food service establishment in Muskegon County is licensed by Public Health - Muskegon County; its licensing page states that "State law requires the licensure of food service establishments (temporary and permanent)." For 2026 the for-profit Fixed Food Service License is $605.00 combined, made up of a $575.00 county (PHMC) portion and a $30.00 State portion, and the non-profit license is $148.75 combined ($143.75 county plus $5.00 State). The schedule states that the fee "includes two routine evaluations and one associated follow-up evaluation." The figures are from the county's official "Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026" (revised 12/16/25), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026. The schedule's footnote states: "State fees are charged in addition to Public Health - Muskegon County fees. State and TFU fees are subject to change and are not established at the discretion of the County of Muskegon." The same schedule states that holders of a veteran's license issued by the County Clerk under Act 359, PA 1921 are exempt from the state fees under MCL 289.3119 but still pay local license fees and other local fees. The county's licensing page also states that the Michigan Department of Agriculture licenses establishments such as retail stores, bakeries and butcher shops, so a retail store selling food is licensed by the state department rather than under this record. Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation at 231-724-4406 or publichealth.foodservice@co.muskegon.mi.us.

Limited Food Service License (non-potentially hazardous food only)

Public Health - Muskegon County's 2026 fee schedule defines the Limited Food Service License as one for "Fixed food establishments that serve only non-potentially hazardous food", which suits a coffee shop or similar counter that serves no potentially hazardous food. For 2026 the for-profit license is $230.00 combined ($200.00 county portion plus $30.00 State portion) and the non-profit license is $55.00 combined ($50.00 county plus $5.00 State). The figures are from the county's official "Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026" (revised 12/16/25), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026. The schedule's footnote states: "State fees are charged in addition to Public Health - Muskegon County fees. State and TFU fees are subject to change and are not established at the discretion of the County of Muskegon." An establishment serving potentially hazardous food holds the Fixed Food Service License instead. Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation at 231-724-4406 or publichealth.foodservice@co.muskegon.mi.us.

Seasonal Food Service License (9 continuous months or less)

Public Health - Muskegon County's 2026 fee schedule offers a Seasonal Food Service License for a fixed food establishment "operating 9 continuous months or less in a calendar year", such as a summer ice cream stand or lakeside restaurant. For 2026 the for-profit seasonal license is $317.50 combined ($287.50 county portion plus $30.00 State portion) and the non-profit seasonal license is $76.88 combined ($71.88 county plus $5.00 State). The figures are from the county's official "Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026" (revised 12/16/25), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026. The schedule's footnote states: "State fees are charged in addition to Public Health - Muskegon County fees. State and TFU fees are subject to change and are not established at the discretion of the County of Muskegon." Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation at 231-724-4406 or publichealth.foodservice@co.muskegon.mi.us.

Food Service Plan Review, Partial Plan Review and Change of Ownership Evaluation

The county's plan review page states that "Plan review is required by the Michigan Food Law and the Michigan Modified Food Code Section 8-201.11," before a food establishment is built, an existing structure is converted, or certain remodeling is done. For 2026 a Food Service Plan Review is $500.00 ("For proposed new construction, conversions of a facility use to food service or construction of new preparation or serving areas within an existing establishment"), a Partial Plan Review is $300.00 (for pre-2000 establishments where full plans are not required or for added equipment; the schedule states that "A STFU plan review is also included in this category"), and a Change of Ownership or Relicensing Evaluation is $250.00. A Re-Evaluation Fee of $170.00 applies when an establishment is not ready at its pre-opening evaluation. The figures are from the county's official "Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026" (revised 12/16/25), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026. Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation at 231-724-4406 or publichealth.foodservice@co.muskegon.mi.us.

Mobile Food Service License (commissary-based food truck)

Public Health - Muskegon County's 2026 fee schedule defines a mobile food establishment as one "operating from a vehicle, trailer, or watercraft which is not fully equipped for full food service and, therefore, must return to a licensed commissary at least once every 24 hours". For 2026 the for-profit Mobile License is $530.00 combined ($500.00 county portion plus $30.00 State portion) and the non-profit license is $130.00 combined ($125.00 county plus $5.00 State). The figures are from the county's official "Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026" (revised 12/16/25), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026. The schedule's footnote states: "State fees are charged in addition to Public Health - Muskegon County fees. State and TFU fees are subject to change and are not established at the discretion of the County of Muskegon." Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation at 231-724-4406 or publichealth.foodservice@co.muskegon.mi.us.

Transitory Food Unit (TFU/STFU) License and Inspections

A transitory food unit (TFU, also called a special transitory food unit or STFU) licensed through Public Health - Muskegon County pays, for 2026, a for-profit TFU License State Fee of $155.00 (the sheet prints $111.00 plus $44.00) or a non-profit TFU fee of $116.00 ($111.00 plus $5.00), plus a TFU Inspection State fee of $90.00 for each inspection. The whole TFU amount is State-set: the schedule states that "Fees for STFUs are determined by the State of Michigan." It also states that "The 2000 Food Law requires all TFUs to be inspected twice during the period of operation" and that TFUs can be inspected by any local health department or state office regardless of license origin. The figures are from the county's official "Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026" (revised 12/16/25), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026. The schedule's footnote states: "State fees are charged in addition to Public Health - Muskegon County fees. State and TFU fees are subject to change and are not established at the discretion of the County of Muskegon." The STFU plan review is billed as a Partial Plan Review, recorded separately. Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation at 231-724-4406 or publichealth.foodservice@co.muskegon.mi.us.

Temporary Food Service License (events up to 14 consecutive days)

The county's temporary licensing page describes a temporary food service establishment as "a food service establishment which operates at a fixed location for a temporary period of time not to exceed two weeks (14 consecutive days)." The application is returned with the fee, payable to Public Health Muskegon County, "preferably 30 days prior to the event", and the page states: "We will conduct an on-site inspection when your establishment is ready to operate and issue the actual operating license at that time." For 2026 the for-profit Temporary Food Service License is $159.00 combined ($150.00 county portion plus $9.00 State portion) and the non-profit license is $42.50 combined ($37.50 county plus $5.00 State). The figures are from the county's official "Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026" (revised 12/16/25), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026. Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Food Service Sanitation at 231-724-4406 or publichealth.foodservice@co.muskegon.mi.us.

Public Pool/Spa Inspection (conditional — studio with a pool or spa)

The county's Public Pool Inspections page states that "The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) contracts with our office to conduct these inspections" and that "Each licensed pool is inspected at least once per year"; a new or remodeled pool needs a construction permit application before it is built and an inspection before opening. For 2026 the county inspection fee is $125 for one pool per location and $50 for each additional pool at the same location; the schedule states that it "Includes one site visit to inspect a pool or spa and associated facilities per state regulation." The figures are from the county's official "2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule" (revised January 2026), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026, which states that fees are subject to annual changes. This record applies only to a fitness studio that operates a pool or spa. Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Environmental Health at 231-724-6208.

Body Art Facility Plan Review and Inspections (conditional — tattoo, piercing)

The county's Body Art Facility Licensing page states that "Michigan law requires tattoo and body art providers to be licensed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)", and Public Health - Muskegon County performs the plan review and inspections. For 2026 the county's Body Art fees are: Plan Review – Includes pre-opening inspection, $225; Routine Inspection – Annual renewal of license or new applications received prior to July 1, $150; Routine Inspection – New applications received on or after July 1, $80; Reinspection, $135; Temporary License – Inspection of independent unit for 14 days or less at a fixed location, $60; and Temporary License – Inspection at shared resource event for 14 days or less at a fixed location, $30. The figures are from the county's official "2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule" (revised January 2026), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026, which states that fees are subject to annual changes. This record applies only to a salon or studio that offers tattooing or body piercing. Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Environmental Health at 231-724-6208.

On-Site Sewage (Septic) System Permit and Commercial Septic Plan Review (conditional — premises off public sewer)

The county's Septic Permits & Evaluations page states that "A permit is required for the following: Installation of a new on-site sewage disposal system. Replacement of an existing sewage disposal system. Addition to an existing sewage disposal system." The Muskegon County Sanitary Regulations state that the Health Department "shall have jurisdiction throughout Muskegon County, including all cities, villages and townships." For 2026 a Septic System Permit is $175 (the schedule states it "Includes all septic systems (commercial & domestic)"), a Commercial Septic Plan Review for traditional systems (except single and 2 family dwellings) is $100, and an Alternative System Plan Review is $300. The schedule states that permits expire 24 months from the date of issuance and that permits and plan reviews include an unlimited number of site visits and plan submittals before final approval or installation. The figures are from the county's official "2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule" (revised January 2026), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026, which states that fees are subject to annual changes. This record applies to a premises served by its own septic system.

Water Well Permit (conditional — premises on a private well)

The county's Well Permits & Evaluations page states that "A permit is required for new drinking water well installation and major repairs to existing wells." For 2026 the Private & Type III Well Permit is $125; a Private Well Permit with Coliform Bacteria and Partial Chemistry is $161; a Type III Well Permit with 2 Coliform Bacteria, 1 Partial Chemistry and an additional site visit is $237; and an Irrigation Well Permit is $135. A well that serves the public needs a Type II Well Permit, $325, or $437 with 2 Coliform Bacteria, 1 Partial Chemistry and an additional site visit. The schedule states that permits expire 24 months from the date of issuance. The figures are from the county's official "2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule" (revised January 2026), a calendar-year 2026 schedule in effect through December 31, 2026, which states that fees are subject to annual changes. This record applies to a premises that draws water from its own well. Contact Public Health - Muskegon County Environmental Health at 231-724-6208.

Contact

Jurisdiction
Muskegon County
Phone
231-724-4406

Contact details are taken from the agency’s own site or its published fee schedule. Where we have not verified a phone number we leave it blank rather than guess.

Sources

Every fee and term above was read from one of these government pages on the date shown.

  1. 2026 Environmental Quality Fee Schedule (Revised January 2026)Public Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  2. Body Art Facility LicensingPublic Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  3. Food Service Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2026 (Revised 12/16/25)Public Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  4. Food Service LicensingPublic Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  5. Food Service Plan ReviewsPublic Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  6. Food Service Temporary LicensingPublic Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  7. Municipalities within Muskegon CountyCounty of Muskegon · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  8. Muskegon County Sanitary Regulations (Effective April 26, 2005, As Amended)Muskegon County Board of Health · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  9. Public Pool InspectionsPublic Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  10. Septic Permits & EvaluationsPublic Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27
  11. Well Permits & EvaluationsPublic Health - Muskegon County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-27

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