Application & Permit
To continue to provide the critical functions of state government while protecting the health and safety of our employees and the public, we have modified and streamlined our processes. Applications and fees are now being handled remotely.
To file a Retail Food Establishment application, download and complete an Application & Permit Document (DHEC 1769) and email it to your local Environmental Affairs Office. Once your application has been received, office personnel will contact you to confirm receipt of your application and to discuss payment options. We are no longer accepting cash payments. If you have any questions, please call your local Environmental Affairs Office for assistance.
2020 Retail Food Establishment FeesRetail food establishments and those applying for a change of ownership will need to pay the initial permit fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus the applicable annual inspection fee. The annual fee is based on the anticipated gross sales of food and food products at the time the application is submitted – See the table below. The total fee will never be less than a total of $200.00 and must be paid prior to the issuance of a permit. |
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Tier |
Initial Permit |
Annual Inspection |
Total Application |
$0 - $250,000 |
$100 |
$100 |
$200 |
$250,001 - $500,000 |
$100 |
$150 |
$250 |
$500,001 - $750,000 |
$100 |
$200 |
$300 |
$750,001 - $1,000,000 |
$100 |
$250 |
$350 |
$1,000,001 - $1,250,000 |
$100 |
$300 |
$400 |
$1,250,001 - $1,500,000 |
$100 |
$350 |
$450 |
$1,500,001 - $1,750,000 |
$100 |
$400 |
$500 |
$1,750,001 and above |
$100 |
$450 |
$550 |
Supplemental Forms & Applications
Special Process & Variance Forms