Apply For a Permit

At the City of Austin - Environmental Health Services Division, applying for a permit is a 10-step process. The graphic below shows the steps that need to be taken in order to go through the plan review and permit application process. Established permit holders repeat steps 6-10 annually for renewal.

Note: We are experiencing a high volume of service requests. We will communicate expected timelines when applications are reviewed.

 

Austin Public Health Permitting Process

 

To start the process, click the Apply for a New Permit button to be directed to My Health Department - APH. Please ensure that all required documents have been attached to the application to be complete.

                                                                                                     

For more information or additional assistance, please call us at 512-978-0300 and select option 5, or visit our office at 1520 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX, 78754. Our staff will help you to submit your application.

Renewals and Re-Inspections
  • Submit a renewal application via email at ehsd.service@austintexas.gov. Renewal process should begin before expiration date.
  • For re-inspections, please contact us through email at ehsd.service@austintexas.gov.
Printable Applications
Fixed Food Establishments

For more information visit: Fixed Food Establishments | AustinTexas.gov

  1. Plan Review Application
  2. Pre-Opening Inspection Application
  3. Operational Permit Application
  4. Variance Request / HACCP Review
Mobile Food Vendors

For more information visit: Mobile Food Vendors | AustinTexas.gov

  1. Mobile Food Vendor Permit Application
  2. Central Prep Facility Contract
  3. Central Prep Facility Certification
  4. Restroom Facility Agreement
  5. Variance Request / HACCP Review
Charitable Feeding Organizations

For more information visit: Charitable Feeding Organizations | AustinTexas.gov

  1. CFO Application (Category 1 through 4)
  2. Mobile Food Vendor Operational Permit Application
  3. Temporary Food Event Application
  4. CFO Third Party Waiver Contract
  5. Certificate of Occupancy Inspection [Food] Application
Farmers Markets

For more information visit: Farmers Markets | AustinTexas.gov

  1. Farmers' Market Permit Application
  2. Variance Request / HACCP Review
  3. Central Prep Facility Contract
  4. Central Prep Facility Certification
Temporary Food Events

For more information visit: Temporary Food Events | AustinTexas.gov

  1. Temporary Food Event Application
  2. Variance Request / HACCP Review
Vending Machines
  1. Vending Machine Permit Application
Custodial Care
  1. Request for Custodial Care Inspection
  2. Fee Waivers for High-Quality Child-Care Providers
Pools, Spas, Water Features

For more information visit: Request a pool or water feature inspection | AustinTexas.gov

  1. Plan Review Checklist
  2. Plan Review Application
  3. Pre-Opening Inspection Application
Permit Fee Schedule

View the fee schedule for Austin and Travis County effective October 1, 2025, for all permits and services.

Refunds

Customers may request a refund by submitting a written request by mail, email, or in person. Once received, our office will review the request and determine approval or denial based on services provided and payment status.

Refund Guidelines:

  • Requests must be submitted in writing within 6 months of the initial payment date.
  • Approved refunds will be issued in the same form of payment originally used.

For additional information, please call us at 512-978-0300 and select option 5, or visit us in-person at our office at 1520 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX, 78754.