What permits do you need to open a coffee shop in Mohave County?

Food Service Establishment Permit, Type I (permit 1001)

Required for a fixed food service establishment of Type I. Figures are as published on the county's Environmental Health service-fees page, labelled 'FEE 2026' and 'Effective June 1, 2026': $547.00 base and $562.00 total including the technology fee, per permit per year. The Board of Supervisors' approval that A.R.S. § 36-187(C)(3) requires is not stated on that page, and no adopting order is cited for this schedule; the county's hearing notice dated April 18, 2026 lists the revised fee schedule for the Board's May 4, 2026 meeting. The county's published materials do not state whether this permit applies inside Kingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City or the Town of Colorado City, so confirm coverage with Environmental Health (Kingman office, (928) 757-0901) before relying on the county permit for a location inside a city.

Food Service Establishment Permit, Type II (permit 1002)

Required for a fixed food service establishment of Type II. Figures are as published on the county's Environmental Health service-fees page, labelled 'FEE 2026' and 'Effective June 1, 2026': $713.00 base and $728.00 total including the technology fee, per permit per year. The Board of Supervisors' approval that A.R.S. § 36-187(C)(3) requires is not stated on that page, and no adopting order is cited for this schedule; the county's hearing notice dated April 18, 2026 lists the revised fee schedule for the Board's May 4, 2026 meeting. The page does not state the criteria that separate Type I, Type II and Type III, so confirm the classification with Environmental Health. Coverage inside the four incorporated cities is not stated in the county's published materials.

Catering or Commissary Permit, and Catering Vehicle Permit (permits 1051 and 1052)

Required for a catering operation or commissary, and for a catering vehicle. The county's service-fees page lists the catering or commissary permit (1051) at $672.00 base and $687.00 total, and the catering vehicle permit (1052) at $97.00 base and $112.00 total, per permit per year. Figures are as published on the page labelled 'FEE 2026' and 'Effective June 1, 2026'. The Board of Supervisors' approval that A.R.S. § 36-187(C)(3) requires is not stated on that page, and no adopting order is cited for this schedule; the county's hearing notice dated April 18, 2026 lists the revised fee schedule for the Board's May 4, 2026 meeting. A coffee shop that prepares food off site for service elsewhere falls under this record. Coverage inside the four incorporated cities is not stated in the county's published materials.

Septic (Onsite Wastewater) System Authorization, where there is no public sewer

Required for an on-site septic system where a building has no public sewer. The county's septic and well permitting page states: 'The authority for the environmental programs is delegated to Development Services by ADEQ,' and its FAQ says: 'If your home does not have access to public sewer, a septic system will provide a way to dispose of your wastewater right on your property.' The page does not address parcels inside an incorporated city, so the coverage of this requirement within Kingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City or the Town of Colorado City is not stated in the county's published materials. The page is undated and carries no adoption or effective date, so this record carries no dollar figure. Contact Development Services at (928) 757-0903 or EQpermits@mohave.gov for the current amount.

Shared with other businesses in Mohave County

• Seasonal Food Service Permit (Type I, II or III) — Mohave County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, Seasonal Type I (permit 1006): $283.00 base; $298.00 total. Seasonal Type II (permit 1007): $420.00 base; $435.00 total. Seasonal Type III (permit 1008): $481.00 base; $496.00 total. As printed on the county's Environmental Health service-fees page., the page limits seasonal permits to operations of no more than 180 consecutive days (or 6 consecutive months or less) in a year. Also required for restaurants and food trucks; what it involves is set out on the restaurants page.
• Temporary Food Service Permit, with Late-Notice Add-On, Non-Profit and Annual Options — Mohave County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, Temporary food service (permit 1071): $108.00, with no total shown on the page. Late add-on for notice given under seven days (permit 1071 add-on): $50.00 base; $65.00 total. Non-profit temporary food service (permit 1072): $54.00. Annual temporary food service (permit 1078): $293.00. As printed on the county's Environmental Health service-fees page., a temporary permit is valid only for the permittee, booth and event, for no more than 14 consecutive days; the annual temporary option (permit 1078) is an annual permit. Also required for food trucks and restaurants; what it involves is set out on the food trucks page.
• Spirituous Liquor License: Board of Supervisors Recommendation (unincorporated areas) — Mohave County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, No fee, the county's recommendation is a single order issued within sixty days after the application is filed (A.R.S. § 4-201(C)); the state license term is set by the state. Also required for restaurants and fitness studios; what it involves is set out on the restaurants page.
• Food Establishment Permit — Arizona Department of Health Services, $144–$1,015 a year, set by the county board of health — there is no state fee, 1 year from issue. Also required for restaurants and food trucks; what it involves is set out on the food trucks page.
• Food Handler Card — Arizona Department of Health Services, No fee, 3 years in the counties that require one. Also required for restaurants and food trucks; what it involves is set out on the food trucks page.