Starting on January 1, 2027, all food service businesses, lodgings, pools and spas, and child care facilities will pay the new fees listed below.
We'll email you an invoice and you can pay fees online»
Restaurants
Based on the number of seats inside the restaurant.
0-15 seats: $1,035
16-50 seats: $1,225
51-150 seats: $1,375
Over 150 seats: $1,650
Bed and breakfast: $450
Limited service (prepackaged items only): $950
Restaurant Plan Review:
New construction: $1,350
Remodel: $1,265
Rush, new construction: $4,035
Rush, remodel: $3,805
Food Carts (Mobile Unit)
Classes I, II, III: $810
Class IV: $980
Plan review: $845
Plan review, rush: $2,540
Commissary and Warehouse
Commissary servicing, mobile: $770
Warehouse: $670
Food Cart Pods
License, based on the number of carts:
2-9 carts: $575
10 or more carts: $770
Plan review: $820
Temporary Food Events
1-30 day single event: $225
30-day intermittent: $225
90-day seasonal: $225
Late permit (you apply or pay within 2 business days of the event): $325
Out-of-county mobile unit: $25
Annual administrative service fee (for benevolent organizations): $50
Operational review for seasonal and intermittent: $150
Child Care and Adult Facilities
Child care centers, based on the number of children:
1-12: $395
13-20: $415
21 and over: $435
Family homes: $410
Before and after school programs: $395
Plan review: $480
Lodging
Based on the number of units
1-25: $525
26-50: $540
51-75: $650
76-100: $695
Over 100: $725 + $1 each additional unit
Bed and Breakfast accommodations: $325
Pools and Spas
Based on the number of pools/spas at the same location.
1-2: $1,245
Over 2, same location: $435
1-2 seasonal: $750
Over 2 seasonal, same location: $435
Other Fees
Recheck fee: $290
Consultation: $285 per hour
Other fees may apply. Call 503-988-3400 for more information.
Questions about the fee increase
How much are fees increasing?
Up to 6.5%, depending on the license type and establishment. Fees usually go up 5-7% each year to cover necessary program costs. Our costs are fully funded by license fees.
What do license fees pay for?
License fees are only allowed to pay for the Health Inspections program. By state law, they cannot be used to pay for other programs. Approved costs include:
- Routine health inspections
- Food safety training (teaching food handlers how to keep food safe)
- Outbreak inspections (investigating food and water outbreaks)
What does the Health Inspections program do?
Multnomah County is required by state law to license and regularly inspect:
- Restaurants, food carts, temporary food events, food cart pods
- Schools
- Hotels and motels
- Swimming pools and spas
- Childcare facilities
*Not included: Tobacco retail license inspections
Our program safeguards public health and supports a strong restaurant, food cart and hospitality economy. Our goal is to ensure that businesses operate in a safe and healthy manner. We:
- Conduct over 12,000 annual inspections
- Respond to hundreds of complaints
- Investigate numerous food and waterborne illnesses at facilities in Multnomah County
- Set standards, enforce regulations and provide education
What happens during a health inspection?
Trained health inspectors conduct regular, unannounced inspections to check compliance with health and safety regulations. These cover:
- Food safety. Proper food handling, storage, preparation and temperature control to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Sanitation. Cleanliness of facilities, equipment and restrooms to reduce the spread of germs and bacteria.
- Safety. Ensure safe working conditions for employees and to prevent accidents.
- Structural integrity. Maintain the physical condition of buildings and facilities to prevent hazards.
How are fees decided?
Fees are based on the:
- Number of facilities that require inspections
- Types of facility (restaurant, food cart, pool, spa, etc.)
- Average time needed to complete inspections
What are the fees for 2026?
When will new fees take effect?
January 1, 2027. All licenses renewed or issued on this date will pay the updated fees.
Will there be an option for a payment plan?
Yes. If your business is in good standing, you’ll be able to make 3 equal payments when it’s time to renew your yearly license.
We’ll provide more instructions about payment plans during the yearly renewal process in late 2026.
What if I have more questions or comments?
