Important Notice: SNAP Benefit Delays
Due to the federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits are expected to be partially issued and delayed. If you are impacted, local food pantries and other resources are available to assist.
Learn more and Find a location near you.
Stay informed on the latest SNAP benefit updates by visiting the Texas Health and Human Services website.

Environmental Health Division Fees

Dallas County Health and Human Services - 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
Telephone: 214-819-2000


Please call the office to schedule an in-person appointment or for more information, (214) 819-2115.

All checks, money orders, and cashier’s checks are to be made payable to: Dallas County.

Animal Control
QuarantineVaries by city
Vicious Animal$12.00 per day
Licensed Facilities
Daycare Center Inspection (request for inspection form)$3.00 per licensed child
Daycare Center Re-Inspection$50/establishment
Expedited Daycare Center Inspections$50/$3 per child
Funeral Home Inspection$200.00
Group Home Inspection$50.00
Foster Care Home Inspection$25/establishment
Foster Care Home Re-Inspection$15/establishment
Expedited Foster Care Inspection$50/establishment
Half-way Houses/Boarding Homes$75.00 + $25.00 for each additional unit on site

Mobile Food Services Establishment

*In compliance with SB 1008, DCHHS has updated the fee schedule for retail food establishments effective September 1, 2025.

DescriptionPermit FeeRenewal Fee
Food Preparation Truck or Trailer Permit Fee$258.00$258.00
Food Cart (Corn/Hot Dog/Kiosk) Permit Fee$258.00$258.00
Catering Ice-Cream Truck Fee$258.00$258.00
Restaurants
Establishment Inspection Fee - Category A$258.00
Establishment Inspection Fee - Category B$515.00
Establishment Inspection Fee - Category C$773.00
Establishment Inspection Amendment Fee - Category A$125.00
Establishment Inspection Amendment Fee - Category B$250.00
Establishment Inspection Amendment Fee - Category C$375.00
Food Handler Class$15 per person
Manager Certification Class$100.00 per person
Manager Certification Retesting w/Multiple Test Sites$50 per person
Manager Re-certification$50.00 per test
Septic Systems
Commercial Inspection$310.00*
Commercial Re-inspection$110.00
Residential Inspection$260.00*
Residential Re-inspection$60.00
Expedited Septic Tank Inspection Fee$100
*$10.00 state fee included
Vector Control
Mosquito Spraying for Non-contacting Cities$55.00 per mile
Mosquito Testing$35.00
Water Sample Testing$50.00
Other Fees
Temporary Food Permit - Single Event$52.00
Temporary Food Permit - Multiple Events$200.00
Replacement Mobile Food Unit Permit$10.00
Residential Sub-Division Plat Approval$200.00
Commercial Sub-Division Plat Approval$150.00
FHA, VA, Conventional Loans$125.00 licensed
$150.00 unlicensed
 

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