Renew your Fairfax County food establishment health permit by December 31

Fairfax County, Virginia. Free checklist, fees and a reminder.

When is it due?

Your yearly permit must be renewed by December 31.

Who this is for: Food establishments with a Fairfax County health permit.

How much does it cost?

Check with your local health department. Official page

What if I'm late?

Renewals started after December 31 have late fees. For the amount: check with your local health department.

Check with your local health department. Official page

Your free renewal checklist

  1. Find your Fairfax County food establishment health permit and check the expiry date on it.
  2. Make sure your business name, address and owner details are still right.
  3. In the PLUS Citizen Portal, go to My Records, open your Environmental Health record, and pick Renew Application.
  4. Ask what the renewal fee is. Check with your local health department.
  5. Keep a copy of your receipt and your new license where you can show it.
  6. Set a reminder for next year so you never miss December 31.

Don't miss December 31

Get a free reminder before your license is due. Want help? Renewal paperwork help is a $49 add-on. You still send it in.

Sources (checked 2026-10-17): www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Rules can change. Always confirm with the official page: www.fairfaxcounty.gov.