Yakima County
Yakima Health District, Environmental Health
In short
Yakima Health District, Environmental Health issues 5 permits we publish for Yakima County, last verified 2026-10-26. Each carries the fee as the agency publishes it, with a link to the schedule it was read from.
What this agency issues
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Establishment License (Risk Level 1, 2 or 3) | Yakima Health District, Environmental Health | $118–$662 2026 fees, through 12/31/2026: new application Level 1 $261, Level 2 $486, Level 3 $662; annual license or renewal Level 1 $118, Level 2 $299, Level 3 $431; Catering/Event-Vending endorsement add-on $180 | annual (YHD: 'Annual renewal') | 2026-10-26 |
| Mobile Food Unit License (Risk Level 1, 2 or 3) | Yakima Health District, Environmental Health | $118–$791 2026 fees, through 12/31/2026: new application Level 1 $261, Level 2 $615, Level 3 $791; annual renewal Level 1 $118, Level 2 $428, Level 3 $560 | annual (YHD: 'Annual renewal') | 2026-10-26 |
| Temporary Food Establishment Permit (single event)only if it applies to you | Yakima Health District, Environmental Health | $54 per event, up to 21 days of service at one location (2026 fees, through 12/31/2026); $50 late fee for applications submitted within 7 days of the event | per event (up to 21 days of service for a single event at one location) | 2026-10-26 |
| Seasonal Food Permit (farmers and flea markets, concessions)only if it applies to you | Yakima Health District, Environmental Health | $116–$348 per season of up to 6 months, by hazard level (2026 fees, through 12/31/2026): Low Hazard (Level 1) $116, Moderate Hazard (Level 2) $232, High Hazard (Level 3) $348 | one season: up to 2 days per week for up to 6 months at the same location | 2026-10-26 |
| Water Recreation Facility (Pool / Spa) Licenseonly if it applies to you | Yakima Health District, Environmental Health | $279–$628 per facility (2026 fees, through 12/31/2026): swim pool year-round $628 / seasonal $384; spa year-round $558 / seasonal $335; wading pool year-round $489 / seasonal $279; each additional pool or spa $84; late fee $50 | annual (year-round) or seasonal | 2026-10-26 |
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 Establishment License (Risk Level 1, 2 or 3)
A restaurant, coffee shop or store that handles food anywhere in Yakima County needs a food establishment license from the Yakima Health District, which, per its Food Permits page, 'issues food permits for most food services operating in Yakima County'. YHD sorts establishments into three risk levels; its Food Establishments page gives as examples espresso stands, ice cream shops and convenience stores (Level 1), delis, fast-food service, sandwich shops and mini marts (Level 2), and full-service restaurants, buffets and taquerias (Level 3). These are 2026 fees, through 12/31/2026, as printed on YHD's Food and Beverage License Application/Renewal form (revised 10/23/24): a new application costs $261 at Level 1, $486 at Level 2 and $662 at Level 3; the annual license or renewal costs $118, $299 or $431. A Catering/Event-Vending endorsement adds $180. The same form lists a new-owner fee of $66, a late fee of $60 and an hourly rate of $132 for extended services. The Board of Health adopted the 2026 Fee Schedule on September 24, 2025, and adopted a new fee schedule for 2027 on August 26, 2026; the 2027 figures are not published in YHD's posted documents, so confirm any fee for 2027 with the EH Help Desk at (509) 249-6508. YHD's page also lists building, plumbing and fire inspection 'by the city or county' and a state business license with any city endorsements among the approvals to confirm.
Mobile Food Unit License (Risk Level 1, 2 or 3)
A food truck, coffee trailer or other mobile food unit operating in Yakima County needs a mobile food unit license from the Yakima Health District. YHD's Mobile Food Units page and its Food and Beverage License Application/Renewal form (revised 10/23/24) print the same 2026 fees, through 12/31/2026: Level 1 (cold foods or reheating fully cooked foods; for example ice cream trucks and coffee trailers) $261 new and $118 annual renewal; Level 2 (cooking raw foods and hot holding, no cooling) $615 new and $428 renewal; Level 3 (full preparation, with cooling done at a commissary kitchen) $791 new and $560 renewal. The page states that the L&I inspection and tag must be obtained before applying and that YHD cannot give final approval until the L&I certification is provided, and it tells operators to 'check with the City or County for any additional approvals needed', including a city or county fire department inspection. The Board of Health adopted a new fee schedule for 2027 on August 26, 2026; its figures are not published in YHD's posted documents, so confirm any fee for 2027 with the EH Help Desk at (509) 249-6508.
Temporary Food Establishment Permit (single event)
A restaurant, food truck or coffee vendor serving food at a fair, festival, fundraiser or other single event in Yakima County needs a temporary food establishment permit from the Yakima Health District. YHD's Temporary Food Establishment Application and its Temporary Food Events page both set the 2026 fee, through 12/31/2026, at $54 for a temporary event of up to 21 days of service at one location. Both state that an application submitted within 7 days of the event incurs a $50 late fee and that YHD may deny an application submitted within 48 hours of the event; incomplete applications are not accepted, and a copy or photo of the event advertisement goes with the application. Vendors at a recurring market or concession use the seasonal permit instead (recorded separately). The Board of Health adopted a new fee schedule for 2027 on August 26, 2026; its figures are not published in YHD's posted documents, so confirm the fee for any 2027 event with the EH Help Desk at (509) 249-6508.
Seasonal Food Permit (farmers and flea markets, concessions)
A food vendor at a farmers market, flea market or sports concession that operates at the same location once or twice a week can take a seasonal permit from the Yakima Health District instead of a permit for each event. YHD's Temporary Food Establishment Application describes the seasonal permit as 'up to 2 days per week for 6 months' and prints the 2026 fees, through 12/31/2026, by hazard level: Low Hazard (Level 1) $116, Moderate Hazard (Level 2) $232 and High Hazard (Level 3) $348. The Temporary Food Events page describes Level 2 as hot and cold foods with same-day preparation and Level 3 as foods requiring advance preparation, such as barbecue, tamales or bao buns. The form's $50 late fee applies to applications submitted within 7 days of the event. The Board of Health adopted a new fee schedule for 2027 on August 26, 2026; the 2027 figures are not published in YHD's posted documents, so confirm the fee for a 2027 season with the EH Help Desk at (509) 249-6508.
Water Recreation Facility (Pool / Spa) License
A gym, fitness studio or club that operates a swimming pool, spa or wading pool in Yakima County needs a water recreation facility license from the Yakima Health District. YHD's Water Recreation Facility Application (revised 10/23/24), linked from its Pools page, prints the 2026 fees, through 12/31/2026: a swim pool costs $628 year-round or $384 seasonal; a spa $558 year-round or $335 seasonal; a wading pool $489 year-round or $279 seasonal; each additional pool or spa adds $84. The form also lists a $50 late fee and an hourly rate of $130 for extended services. The manager completes the application, pays the fee and keeps the permit visibly posted on site, and appeals of a YHD decision go to the Health District in writing within 30 days. A studio without a pool, spa or wading pool needs no license under this program. The Board of Health adopted a new fee schedule for 2027 on August 26, 2026; its figures are not published in YHD's posted documents, so confirm any fee for 2027 with the EH Help Desk at (509) 249-6508.
Contact
- Jurisdiction
- Yakima County
- Phone
- (509) 249-6508 (EH Help Desk); (509) 575-4040 (main)
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.
- Food and Beverage License Application/Renewal (Revised 102324)Yakima Health District · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Food Establishments — risk levels, annual renewal and approvals to confirm before applyingYakima Health District · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Food Permits — 'The Yakima Health District (YHD) issues food permits for most food services operating in Yakima County'Yakima Health District · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Mobile Food Units — risk levels and feesYakima Health District · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Pools — Water Recreation Facilities (links the Water Recreation (Pool) License Application)Yakima Health District · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Temporary Food Establishment ApplicationYakima Health District · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Temporary Food Events — temporary event and seasonal permit options and feesYakima Health District · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Water Recreation Facility Application (Revised 102324)Yakima Health District · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Yakima Health District Board of Health meeting packet — minutes recording the motion 'to adopt the 2026 Fee Schedule' (September 24, 2025 meeting)Yakima Health District Board of Health · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
- Yakima Health District Board of Health meeting packet, September 30, 2026 — August 26, 2026 minutes: 'Motion: to adopt the 2027 fee schedule'Yakima Health District Board of Health · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
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