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Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health Division

In short

Washtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health Division issues 10 permits we publish for Washtenaw County, last verified 2026-10-10. 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
Food Service Establishment License (fixed, seasonal or non-profit)Washtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionAnnual license by total building square footage, local + state = total: 0-1,000 sq ft $474 + $30 = $504; 1,001-3,000 sq ft $868 + $30 = $898; 3,001+ sq ft $1,303 + $30 = $1,333. Non-profit: $274 / $387 / $611 (local + $5 state). Seasonal (<9 months/year, 60% of the regular local fee): $314 / $551 / $812. Late renewal: $100 a week, cumulative, from Monday, May 4, 2026. New owner operating before applying: $436 in addition to the license fee; change of use/owner/catering application $343 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).annual; the county fee schedule charges late fees on renewals not received by the first Monday in May2026-10-10
Body Art Facility Plan Review and Inspection (conditional — tattoo, piercing, PMU; state license separate)only if it applies to youWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionPlan review for new or remodeled establishments $287; temporary facility inspection $174; re-inspection to confirm correction of a critical item $170 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026). The State of Michigan Body Art Facility License is applied for separately.one-time plan review before construction; the state license is renewed before December 1 each year2026-10-10
Public Swimming Pool Annual Licensing Inspection (conditional — studio with a pool)only if it applies to youWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionAnnual licensing inspection $264 for the first unit at the location, $59 for each additional unit; water sample collection and analysis $41 per unit; follow-up inspection $170 per unit; re-opening after a closure notice $198; initial construction inspection for an EGLE-permitted unit $331 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).annual inspection; seasonal outdoor pools are inspected before opening2026-10-10
Child Care Facility Environmental Health Inspectiononly if it applies to youWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionInspection of private childcare facilities, children's camps and child caring institutions: $290 on municipal sewer and water, $481 on a private well and/or sewage disposal system. Child day care home (1-6 residents) $290; (7+ residents) $290 municipal / $481 private. Plan review for new facilities or additions $119; re-inspection within 6 months $170 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).per inspection2026-10-10
Food Service Plan Review (new or remodeled establishments, mobiles and STFUs)only if it applies to youWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionBy total building square footage: 0-1,000 sq ft $554; 1,001-3,000 sq ft $988; 3,001+ sq ft $1,467; mobiles and STFUs $554. Minor alteration of a currently licensed establishment by the current owner: 50% ($277 / $494 / $734; mobiles and STFUs $277). Work begun before plan approval: 2x the plan review fee; resubmitted or modified plans after approval: 50%; each site inspection beyond two: $170 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).one-time, per new or remodeled establishment; two pre-opening inspections are included2026-10-10
Mobile Food Unit LicenseWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionMobile food unit license (charged the minimum square-footage fee): $474 local + $30 state = $504 a year; non-profit $274; seasonal $314. Plan review $554 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).annual2026-10-10
Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU) License and Paid InspectionsWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionSTFU license listed in the Washtenaw County fee schedule: $130 local + $44 state = $174 (non-profit $130 + $5 = $135). STFU inspection $90 each; two paid inspections a year. Plan review $554 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).annual; two paid inspections each year, at least 30 days apart in Washtenaw County2026-10-10
Temporary Food Service Establishment LicenseWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionPer booth/location: $167 for-profit ($158 local + $9 state), $163 non-profit; $207 / $203 if the application is received 3 or fewer business days before the event (includes a $40 late fee); $325 / $321 if received the day of the event (double local fee) (2026 Temporary Food Service Establishment Licensing Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).per event2026-10-10
Commercial Onsite Sewage and Type II Well Permits (conditional — premises on a private well or septic system)only if it applies to youWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionNon-residential (commercial) onsite sewage: soil evaluation $843; plan review $559; review of building addition impact $559; permit by peak flow 0-999 GPD $664, 1,000-2,999 GPD $1,442, 3,000+ GPD $1,637. Non-residential water supply: Type II (transient and non-transient) permit $635; Type II first annual site visit/level 2 assessment $276, subsequent annual site visit $182; Type III permit $635 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).per permit2026-10-10
Pollution Prevention (P2) Program Annual Fee (conditional — 56 gallons / 450 pounds or more; county-wide, including cities)only if it applies to youWashtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health DivisionAnnual fee by maximum aggregate storage inventory at one time: 56-999 gallons $302; 1,000-5,000 gallons $504; 5,001+ gallons $806; re-inspection $237 (2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026).annual; the fee and the status sheet are due by June 1 each year2026-10-10

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

Food Service Establishment License (fixed, seasonal or non-profit)

A restaurant, coffee shop or food-selling store in Washtenaw County is licensed by the Washtenaw County Health Department's Environmental Health Division; its Food Safety & Food Licensing page states that 'The Environmental Health Division licenses and inspects over 1,200 food service establishments within Washtenaw County.' The license fee is set by total building square footage, and the schedule prints a local fee, a State of Michigan fee and a total: $474 + $30 = $504 for 0-1,000 sq ft, $868 + $30 = $898 for 1,001-3,000 sq ft and $1,303 + $30 = $1,333 for 3,001 sq ft or more. A non-profit pays $274, $387 or $611 (with a $5 state fee), and a seasonal establishment (open less than 9 months a year, charged 60% of the regular local fee) pays $314, $551 or $812. The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The schedule states: 'No late fees are charged until the first Monday in May. On Monday, May 4, 2026, and every Monday after if the food service license renewal is not received, a cumulative fee of $100/week will be charged.' It also lists $436 for a new owner who does not apply for a new license before starting operation (in addition to the license fee), $343 for a change of use, change of owner or catering application, and $170 for each re-inspection. The Food Service Plan Review page states that applicants should apply for the food service license 30 days prior to opening date.

Body Art Facility Plan Review and Inspection (conditional — tattoo, piercing, PMU; state license separate)

A salon or studio that will offer tattooing, body piercing or permanent makeup in Washtenaw County goes through the Environmental Health Division first. The county's body art page states: 'Any new body art facility in Washtenaw County must apply for Body Art Facility Plan Review through our office and receive plan review approval before any construction can begin. You must then receive an inspection and operating approval before any body art services can be performed.' The plan review for a new or remodeled establishment is $287, a temporary facility inspection $174 and a re-inspection $170. The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The same page links the State of Michigan Body Art Facility License application on the MDHHS site and states that the state license must be renewed before December 1st each year. It also notes that some areas of the county do not allow body art facilities because of zoning, and directs applicants to the zoning office of the city, village or township. A salon that offers no body art services is outside this record.

Public Swimming Pool Annual Licensing Inspection (conditional — studio with a pool)

A fitness studio that operates a public swimming pool or spa in Washtenaw County is inspected by the Environmental Health Division. The county's Public Swimming Pools page states: 'All of Washtenaw County's public swimming pools are inspected by the Environmental Health Division to ensure the pools are following state guidelines. Seasonal outdoor pools must pass an inspection before they are allowed to open, and year-round pools must pass yearly inspections to remain open.' The annual licensing inspection is $264 for the first unit at a location and $59 for each additional unit, with $41 per unit for collection and analysis of the required water samples. The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The schedule also lists $170 for a follow-up inspection, $198 for a re-opening inspection after a closure notice and $331 for the initial construction inspection of an EGLE-permitted new or remodeled unit. A studio without a pool has no pool inspection under this record.

Child Care Facility Environmental Health Inspection

The Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule lists child care environmental health inspections under its 'Department of Health & Human Services Inspection Program'. An inspection of a private childcare facility, children's camp or child caring institution is $290 if the facility is on municipal sewer and water and $481 if it is on a private well and/or sewage disposal system. An inspection of a child day care home with 1-6 residents is $290, and with 7 or more residents $290 or $481 on the same basis. The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The schedule also lists a $119 plan review for new facilities or additions and $170 for a re-inspection performed within 6 months of the original inspection. Contact Washtenaw County Environmental Health at 734-222-3800 to arrange an inspection.

Food Service Plan Review (new or remodeled establishments, mobiles and STFUs)

A new or remodeled food service establishment in Washtenaw County submits plans to the Environmental Health Division before construction. The plan review fee is $554 for 0-1,000 sq ft, $988 for 1,001-3,000 sq ft and $1,467 for 3,001 sq ft or more; mobile food units and special transitory food units are charged the minimum $554. A minor alteration of a currently licensed establishment by its current owner is charged 50% of the fee ($277, $494 or $734). The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The schedule charges twice the plan review fee when remodeling or construction begins before plans are submitted and approved, 50% for resubmitted or modified plans after approval, and $170 for each site inspection beyond two. The county's Food Service Plan Review page states: 'Two pre-opening inspections are included in the plan review fee', and that approval to begin operation is granted during the pre-opening inspection.

Mobile Food Unit License

The county's Mobile Food Cart Licenses page describes a mobile food cart as a food service operation serving a limited menu from a small open-air push cart that must return to an approved commissary at least once every 24 hours, and directs applicants to submit a mobile plan review application and fee to the Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division. The fee schedule charges mobile food units the minimum square-footage license fee: $474 local + $30 state = $504 a year, or $274 for a non-profit and $314 for a seasonal unit, plus a $554 plan review. The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The page also requires at least one certified food managerial employee on the working staff. A unit that travels around the state as a special transitory food unit is recorded separately.

Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU) License and Paid Inspections

The county's STFU page describes a special transitory food unit as a food service operation serving a limited menu from an enclosed trailer or other approved layout, and states that 'Once licensed, an STFU can operate throughout the State of Michigan.' The STFU license listed in the Washtenaw County fee schedule is $130 local + $44 state = $174, or $135 for a non-profit, with a $554 plan review. The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The STFU page states: 'Once licensed, an STFU must have two paid inspections each year ... In Washtenaw County, these inspections must be at least 30 days apart ... Each local health department charges $90 for the inspection', and the fee schedule lists the STFU inspection at $90. An STFU operating in Washtenaw County submits its STFU Notice of Intent to Operate, and requests a paid inspection, through the county's online form linked from that page.

Temporary Food Service Establishment License

A food vendor at a temporary event in Washtenaw County needs a temporary food service establishment license from the Environmental Health Division for each booth or location. Under the county's 2026 Temporary Food Service Establishment Licensing Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026), the fee is $167 for a for-profit booth and $163 for a non-profit booth; an application received 3 or fewer business days before the event costs $207 or $203 (including a $40 late fee), and one received the day of the event costs $325 or $321 (double the local fee). The 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule lists the same amounts and shows the for-profit fee as $158 local plus $9 state. The temporary schedule states that applications must be received by the Environmental Health Division office on time to avoid late fees, and that postmarks are not considered.

Commercial Onsite Sewage and Type II Well Permits (conditional — premises on a private well or septic system)

A business premises in Washtenaw County served by its own septic system or well needs permits from the Environmental Health Division. For a non-residential (commercial) onsite sewage system the fee schedule lists a $843 soil evaluation, a $559 plan review and a permit priced by peak flow: $664 for 0-999 gallons per day, $1,442 for 1,000-2,999 and $1,637 for 3,000 or more. A non-residential Type II water supply permit is $635, with a $276 first annual site visit or level 2 assessment and $182 for each later annual visit; a Type III permit is $635. The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The county's Sewage & Well Permits page states that once the conditions are met, the Certificate of Approval is forwarded to the appropriate building department, and that 'The building department must have this Certificate of Approval on file before they will issue their Certificate of Occupancy!' A premises without its own well or septic system needs no permit under this record.

Pollution Prevention (P2) Program Annual Fee (conditional — 56 gallons / 450 pounds or more; county-wide, including cities)

Section 1.1 of the Washtenaw County Pollution Prevention Regulation (Res. No. 24-126, adopted June 5, 2024, effective October 1, 2024) applies it to toxic, hazardous or polluting substances 'manufactured, used, or stored by a party within Washtenaw County'. Section 1.2 exempts a party holding such substances at a workplace in a combined volume or quantity of less than fifty-six (56) gallons or 450 pounds (except listed extremely hazardous substances), consumer products held for retail or wholesale, and retail automotive service stations (fuel only), among others. The regulation gives the Health Officer jurisdiction 'throughout Washtenaw County, including all cities, villages, townships, and charter townships', so an auto repair shop in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti holding oils, solvents or waste at or above the threshold is covered. Section 6.1 requires an annual fee with the status sheet, paid by June 1 of each year. The annual fee is $302 for 56-999 gallons, $504 for 1,000-5,000 gallons and $806 for 5,001 gallons or more, with a $237 re-inspection fee. The figure is from the Washtenaw County Health Department's 2026 Environmental Health Fee Schedule, the county fee schedule linked from the Environmental Health Division's Applications, Forms & Fees page, which states that its fees are effective January 1, 2026. The county's Pollution Prevention page states that fees are due on June 1st each year and are paid through the county's online Citizen Self Service portal. A shop below the 56-gallon / 450-pound threshold is outside this regulation.

Contact

Jurisdiction
Washtenaw County
Phone
734-222-3800

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 Health Fee Schedule (fees effective January 1, 2026)Washtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health Division · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  2. 2026 Temporary Food Service Establishment Licensing Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026)Washtenaw County Health Department, Environmental Health Division · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  3. Environmental Health — Applications, Forms & FeesWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  4. Food Safety & Food LicensingWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  5. Food Service Plan ReviewWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  6. Mobile Food Cart LicensesWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  7. Opening & Operating a Body Art Facility in Washtenaw CountyWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  8. Pollution Prevention ProgramWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  9. Public Swimming PoolsWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  10. Sewage & Well PermitsWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  11. Special Transitory Food Units (STFU) / Food TrucksWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  12. Temporary Food Establishment LicensesWashtenaw County Health Department · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
  13. Washtenaw County Pollution Prevention Regulation of 2024 (Res. No. 24-126, adopted June 5, 2024; effective October 1, 2024)Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10

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