Four Ways to Pay
1. Online
Click here to pay online. Major credit cards only. Subject to convenience fee.
Remember to obtain your payment confirmation number. You
will need it when you submit the required permit application and other
paperwork to the Environmental Health Administrative Assistant at almanzamaria@kanecountyil.gov to complete processing. |
2. By Phone
1-844-443-9821, Jurisdiction code: 2311. Major credit cards only. Subject to convenience fee.
Remember to obtain your payment confirmation number. You
will need it when you submit the required permit application and other
paperwork to the Environmental Health Administrative Assistant at almanzamaria@kanecountyil.gov to complete processing. |
3. By Mail
Mail permit application and check payable to Kane County Health Department to: Kane County Environmental Health Services
1240 N. Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
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4. In Person
Bring permit application and check payable to Kane County Health Department, or cash (no credit cards) to either our Aurora or Elgin office: Kane County Health Department, Environmental Health Services
1240 N. Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:30 pm
Kane County Health Department, Environmental Health Services
1750 Grandstand Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
Hours: Tuesday, 8:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:30 pm
Other hours by appointment only.
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FEES EFFECTIVE 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Food Establishment Plan Review
Food Service Establishment Plan Review & Ventilation Plan Review Forms - Payment is due at the time of plan review submission.
Food Service Construction Requirements, Tenth Edition
Food Establishment Permits - Initial and Renewal
2025 Food Handling Permit Application/Certified Food Protection Manager's Schedule
Food Handling Permit Online Application 2019-2025 this form can be filled out online and then emailed. NOTE: This form requires a compatible Adobe Reader application on the user's computer. Make sure your browser has an updated version of Adobe Reader. The form will not work with older versions or with all browsers. Try a different browser if you are unable to use this version as a fillable form.
Please note: If you are using the online Food Handling Permit form and submitting it by email, you will also need to print out, complete, and submit the Mandatory Certified Food Protection Manager's Schedule.
ANAB-ANSI Food Personnel Certification Accredited Programs
Category I - 1: Retail, Food Service Combined Multi-Department Grocery Stores >15,000 sq./ft.
| $1165.00
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Category I - 2: Retail, Food Service Establishments, Schools, Daycares (child and adult), Hospitals, Organizations
| $911.00
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Category II: Retail, Food Service Establishment, Schools, Daycares (serving children ages 4 and up only and/or adults), Hospitals, Organizations
| $783.00
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Category III: Retail and/or Food Service Establishments/Organizations
| $688.00
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Category III: Retail Food Establishment with Coffee Only and/or up to 3 coolers of the
same product such as prepackaged ice cream
| $345.00
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Category III: Daycares, Schools with Milk and/or Prepackaged Only Food
| $345.00
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Charitable Nonprofit Organizations
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Category I - 2: Charitable Nonprofit Schools and Daycare (child and adult), Organizations
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$455.00
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Category I - 2: Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, Free Delivered Meals to Seniors or Other Charitable Nonprofit Organizations with No Charge for ANY Service Provided
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$0.00
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Category II: Charitable Nonprofit Schools and Daycare (serving children ages 4 and up only and/or adults), Organizations
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$388.00
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Category II: Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, Free Delivered Meals to Seniors or other charitable nonprofit organizations with no charge for ANY service provided
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$0.00
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Category III: Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, Free Delivered Meals to Seniors or other charitable nonprofit organizations with no charge for ANY service provided
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$0.00
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Category III: Daycares, Schools with Milk and/or Prepackaged Only Food
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$331.00
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Supplemental Kitchens
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Category I-1 Supplemental Outdoor Grilling/Smoking Permit/Bar/Kitchen
| $194.00
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Category I-2 Supplemental Kitchen for Educational Purposes Only Located Within a Permitted Facility
| $194.00
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Category I-2 Supplemental Outdoor Grilling, Smoking, Bar, Kitchen
| $194.00
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Category II Supplemental Kitchen for Educational Purposes Only Located Within a Permitted Facility
| $194.00
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Category II Supplemental Outdoor Grilling, Smoking Permit, Bar, Kitchen
| $194.00
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Vending Machines
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1-3 Vending Machines
| $97.00
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4-6 Vending Machines
| $136.00
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7 + Vending Machines
| $181.00
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Other Fees
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Late Fee: Annual permit renewals paid after December 31 are subject to a 25% late fee
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Late Fee: Annual permit renewals paid after January 31 are subject to a 50% late fee
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Daycare DCFS Inspections Only
| $138.00
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Multiple Follow-Up and Pre-Opening Inspections
| $138.00
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Non-Compliance Closing (per staff hour)
| $97.00
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Duplicate Permit
| $31.00
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General Variance Request
| $0.00
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Special Processes Variance Request
| $97.00
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Food Permit Notes
- An annual COLA adjustment will be applied to each fee listed to begin January 1, 2025 in an amount determined equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as of September 30 as determined by the United States Department of Labor for the Chicago Metropolitan Area, but in no event shall any fees established be less than the fee schedule effective on January 1, 2024.
- New annual food permit applications received after July 1 pay 50% of the appropriate fee.
- New annual food permit applications received after October 1 pay 25% of the appropriate fee.
- *Certified Food Protection Manager required to be working at all times.
Private Sewage (Septic)
Private Sewage/Septic Disposal System Application
Letter of Approval to Municipality Request Form
Septic Design Request Form
New Construction – Single Family
| $350.00
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Renovation – Single Family
| $215.00
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New Construction – Commercial, Multi-Family
| $400.00
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Renovation – Commercial, Multi-Family
| $270.00
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Experimental/Alternative System – Chemical, Incinerator, Drip, Etc.
| $400.00
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Aerobic Treatment Plant Monitoring
| $100.00
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Change of Contractor
| $50.00
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Subdivision Plan Review – per lot
| $50.00
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Septic Plan Revision
| $65.00
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Soil Interpretation, Septic Variance, Feasibility Letter, Letter of Approval to Municipality
| $65.00
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Site inspection of septic disposal area
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$100.00
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Copy of Septic Design
| $0.00
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Water Wells
Application for Permit to Construct, Modify or Seal a Closed Loop Well System
State of Illinois Application for Permit to Construct, Modify or Abandon a Water Well
Construct, Deepen or Modify
| $100.00
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Construct, Deepen or Modify Geothermal Wells (1st ten)
| $100.00
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Additional Geothermal Wells
| $10.00
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Each Inspection Fee (Paid at time of permit fee)
| $180.00
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Well Sealing
| $225.00
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Well Variance, Feasibility Letter, Letter of Approval to Municipality
| $65.00
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Change of Contractor
| $50.00
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Non-Community Water Program
Transient Non-Community Inspection Fee (including vending machines)
| $140.00
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Non-Transient Non-Community Inspection Fee
| $100.00
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Follow-up Inspection Fee
| $175.00
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Non-Community Non-Compliance Well Testing
| $175.00
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New Establishment/Change of Owner Inspection Fee
| $100.00
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Tanning Program
Inspection Fee
| $150.00
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Follow-up Inspection Fee
| $125.00
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New Establishment/ Change of Owner Inspection Fee
| $200.00
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Ceremonial Fires
