Burlington County Health Department, Environmental Section

What this agency issues

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Permit	Issuing agency	Fee	Renews	Last checked
Kennel, Pet Shop, Shelter Application (New, Remodel or Conversion)only if it applies to you	Burlington County Health Department, Environmental Section	The application fee is not published on the county's Application for Kennel, Pet Shop, Shelter or in the county Health Department's plan review fee memo; contact the Burlington County Health Department Environmental Section at 609-265-5516 for the current amount.	one-time, per new, remodelled or converted facility	2026-10-10
Septic System and Potable Well Permits (Plan Review and Inspection)only if it applies to you	Burlington County Health Department, Environmental Section	Per the county Health Department's Septic and Well Application Fees as of January 1, 2021: plan review and inspection of a pressure dosing septic system $200.00; plan review and inspection of other systems (gravity flow/gravity dosing) $150.00; alternate design (advanced treatment) $200.00; septic repair applications $50.00; septic application revisions $50.00 (not charged for minor revisions); plan review and inspection for a new well $50.00; for a replacement well $25.00 (not charged for emergency wells). Checks payable to the County of Burlington.	per application	2026-10-10
Retail Food Establishment Plan Review (New or Alteration)only if it applies to you	Burlington County Health Department, Environmental Section	Per the county Health Department's plan review fee memo (effective January 1, 2021): new establishment plan review $100.00; alteration plan review $75.00; re-inspection fee $50.00. The county's retail food application packet (Updated 2023) prints the same $100.00 new and $75.00 alteration fees and states 'NON Profit Organizations- Fee Waived'. Checks payable to the County of Burlington.	one-time, per new or altered facility	2026-10-10
Mobile / Temporary Retail Food Establishment Approval (Food Trucks, Carts, Tabletop and Tent Set-Ups)	Burlington County Health Department, Environmental Section	$100 per application, non-refundable (Mobile/Temporary application updated 6/2026; county fee memo effective January 1, 2021)	approval expires December 31 of the current calendar year	2026-10-10
Body Art & Ear-Piercing Facility Application (Plan Review)only if it applies to you	Burlington County Health Department, Environmental Section	Per the county Health Department's plan review fee memo (effective January 1, 2021) and the county's Body Art & Ear-Piercing Facility application: new facility $100.00; alteration to existing facility $75.00. Checks payable to the County of Burlington.	one-time, per new or altered facility	2026-10-10
Public Recreational Bathing Facility Application (Pools, Spas and Splash Pads, Plan Review)only if it applies to you	Burlington County Health Department, Environmental Section	Per the county Health Department's plan review fee memo (effective January 1, 2021) and the county's Public Recreational Bathing Facility Application: new facility application $100.00; proposed alteration of an existing facility $75.00. Checks payable to the County of Burlington.	one-time, per new or altered facility	2026-10-10

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

Kennel, Pet Shop, Shelter Application (New, Remodel or Conversion)

The county's Application for Kennel, Pet Shop, Shelter, linked from the Environmental Health page, covers new, remodelled and converted kennels, pet shops and shelters. Among the documents it requires are 'Written local Zoning approval and application for local Licensing', a labelled floor plan with all equipment and animal areas, a separate isolation room with separate ventilation for sick or confined animals, and a 'Certification of Veterinary Supervision of the Disease Control Program and Health Care Program'. The form prints no fee, and the county's plan review fee memo effective January 1, 2021 lists no kennel or pet shop fee, so this record carries no dollar figure. A pet shop that keeps animals for sale is covered; a veterinary practice is covered only where it runs a kennel or boards animals. The New Jersey Department of Health's Directory of Local Health Departments, dated 10/05/2026, lists the Burlington County Health Department as the local health department for all 40 municipalities in the county.

Septic System and Potable Well Permits (Plan Review and Inspection)

The county's Septic and Well Application Fees memo states that 'The above charges became effective on January 1, 2021' (marked 'Revised 1/21'), and the county's current Environmental Health page links it as 'Septic and Well Fees (PDF)'. The memo states that applications received without the required fee are returned without action and that checks are payable to the County of Burlington. The county resolution adopting the memo is not published on the county site. The county's application to construct or alter an individual subsurface sewage disposal system (form BCHD90/1) lists new construction, alteration/expansion or change in use, alteration of a malfunctioning system, deviation from standards and repairs; separate county forms cover septic component repairs and wells. Any business on a private septic system or private well that builds, expands or changes the use of its premises goes through this review; a business on public sewer and public water needs neither permit. The New Jersey Department of Health's Directory of Local Health Departments, dated 10/05/2026, lists the Burlington County Health Department as the local health department for all 40 municipalities in the county.

Retail Food Establishment Plan Review (New or Alteration)

The county's fee memo for Retail Food, Recreational Bathing, Body Art and Mobile/Temporary Establishments states that 'The above charges became effective on January 1, 2021' (marked 'Revised 1/21'), and the county's current Environmental Health page links it under the label 'NEW FEES for Retail Food, Body Art, Bathing Places and Mobile/Temporary Establishments'. The memo states that checks are payable to the County of Burlington, that applications received without the required fee are returned without action, and that inspectors are not authorized to receive payments. The county resolution adopting the memo is not published on the county site. The county's Application for a Retail Food Service Facility packet (Updated 2023) sets out the steps: apply to the Health Department, which has 30 business days to review the application; on approval an architectural approval letter goes to the applicant and the township, and the packet states that 'Township permits may not be released to start construction until BCHD architectural approval letter is received'; a pre-opening inspection follows with 3 to 5 business days' notice, at which a written report and placard are issued, and an annual inspection takes place about 4 to 12 weeks later. Step 6 of the packet states: 'The applicant must go to the township to apply for a food handlers permit & certificate of occupancy (if applicable)'. The packet requires a Food Protection Manager's Certificate for risk level 3 establishments, and for risk level 2 establishments in Beverly, Chesterfield, Cinnaminson, Evesham, Lumberton, Maple Shade, Moorestown, Palmyra, Pemberton Borough, Southampton and Westampton. The Retail Food Program page lists restaurants, bakeries, delis, supermarkets, catering facilities and institutions among the establishments it inspects. The New Jersey Department of Health's Directory of Local Health Departments, dated 10/05/2026, lists the Burlington County Health Department as the local health department for all 40 municipalities in the county.

Mobile / Temporary Retail Food Establishment Approval (Food Trucks, Carts, Tabletop and Tent Set-Ups)

The county's Mobile/Temporary Retail Food Establishment Application (updated 6/2026, linked from the Retail Food Program page) states that 'A $100 (one hundred) dollar fee is required to process and review this application. NON-REFUNDABLE', and that the application and fee 'SHALL BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT'. The application covers mobile units and temporary food facilities such as tabletop and tent set-ups and pushcarts. Its vending notes state that an inspection is conducted before operating or arranged during an event, that the 'Application approval expires December 31st of current calendar year', that the placard is posted while vending, and that 'All municipal approvals shall be obtained prior to operating / vending'. The form states that vendors with a current year's inspection report from a South Jersey Mobile Alliance member (Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Camden County, Cumberland County, Gloucester County, Salem County and the City of Vineland) may submit that approval with a Mobile Retail Food Amendment Form in place of the application; the amendment form prints no fee. The county's fee memo for Retail Food, Recreational Bathing, Body Art and Mobile/Temporary Establishments states that 'The above charges became effective on January 1, 2021' (marked 'Revised 1/21'), and the county's current Environmental Health page links it under the label 'NEW FEES for Retail Food, Body Art, Bathing Places and Mobile/Temporary Establishments'. The memo states that checks are payable to the County of Burlington, that applications received without the required fee are returned without action, and that inspectors are not authorized to receive payments. The county resolution adopting the memo is not published on the county site. The New Jersey Department of Health's Directory of Local Health Departments, dated 10/05/2026, lists the Burlington County Health Department as the local health department for all 40 municipalities in the county.

Body Art & Ear-Piercing Facility Application (Plan Review)

The county's fee memo for Retail Food, Recreational Bathing, Body Art and Mobile/Temporary Establishments states that 'The above charges became effective on January 1, 2021' (marked 'Revised 1/21'), and the county's current Environmental Health page links it under the label 'NEW FEES for Retail Food, Body Art, Bathing Places and Mobile/Temporary Establishments'. The memo states that checks are payable to the County of Burlington, that applications received without the required fee are returned without action, and that inspectors are not authorized to receive payments. The county resolution adopting the memo is not published on the county site. The county's Application for Body Art & Ear-Piercing Facilities prints the same fees (new $100.00, alteration $75.00) and sets out the opening steps: apply to the Health Department, which has 30 business days to review the application; apply to the township for zoning, construction, plumbing, fire and electrical permits, which the form states 'may not be released to start construction until BCHD architectural approval letter is received'; and a pre-opening inspection. Step 6 states: 'The applicant must go to the township to apply for a township permit & certificate of occupancy (if applicable)'. The form lists practitioner training requirements, including 100 hours of training and an exam for permanent cosmetics. A salon needs this application only if it offers tattooing, body piercing, permanent cosmetics or ear piercing. The New Jersey Department of Health's Directory of Local Health Departments, dated 10/05/2026, lists the Burlington County Health Department as the local health department for all 40 municipalities in the county.

Public Recreational Bathing Facility Application (Pools, Spas and Splash Pads, Plan Review)

The county's fee memo for Retail Food, Recreational Bathing, Body Art and Mobile/Temporary Establishments states that 'The above charges became effective on January 1, 2021' (marked 'Revised 1/21'), and the county's current Environmental Health page links it under the label 'NEW FEES for Retail Food, Body Art, Bathing Places and Mobile/Temporary Establishments'. The memo states that checks are payable to the County of Burlington, that applications received without the required fee are returned without action, and that inspectors are not authorized to receive payments. The county resolution adopting the memo is not published on the county site. The county's Public Recreational Bathing Facility Application prints the same fees ('NEW FACILITY ($100 fee)', 'ALTERATION ($75 fee)') and covers swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and spas, and splash pads. It asks for signed and sealed plans and for the local zoning, planning and construction approvals. A fitness studio needs this application only if it builds or alters a pool, wading pool, hot tub, spa or splash pad; a studio without one has no bathing facility application. The New Jersey Department of Health's Directory of Local Health Departments, dated 10/05/2026, lists the Burlington County Health Department as the local health department for all 40 municipalities in the county.

Contact

Jurisdiction: Burlington County
Phone: 609-265-5516
Website: www.burlingtoncountynj.gov/384/Environmental-Health

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.

Burlington County Health Department memorandum, Retail Food, Recreational Bathing, Body Art Establishment Plan Review Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2021; Revised 1/21)Burlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Application for a Retail Food Service Facility, Packet (Updated 2023)Burlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Application for Approval to Construct/Alter an Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal System (form BCHD90/1)Burlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Application for Approval to Repair or Replace Components to Existing Septic SystemBurlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Application for Body Art & Ear-Piercing FacilitiesBurlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Application for Kennel, Pet Shop, ShelterBurlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Environmental Health pageBurlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Mobile Retail Food Application AmendmentBurlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Mobile/Temporary Retail Food Establishment Application (Updated 6/2026)Burlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Public Recreational Bathing Facility ApplicationBurlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Retail Food Program pageBurlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Septic and Well Application Fees as of January 1, 2021 (Revised 1/21)Burlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Burlington County Health Department, Well ApplicationBurlington County, New Jersey · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-10
Directory of Local Health Departments in New Jersey (dated 10/05/2026)New Jersey Department of Health · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-08