California Health and Safety Code (CALCODE) requires Community Event Sponsors and Temporary Food Facilities (TFF) to obtain an Alameda County Environmental Health Department (ACEHD) permit to operate.  Selling or giving away any food or any beverage item requires permitting.  Apply for a permit by following the instructions on this webpage.  Join our free “INFORMATION SESSION” to learn more on the permitting process.
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Mobile Food Facilities do not qualify as Temporary Food Facilities.

Return to the Mobile Food Facility Permit Application

Temporary Food Facility Permit Application (PDF)

Temporary Events Sponsor Application (PDF)

• CA Health and Safety Code requirements for a TFF operation English (PDF)  or  Spanish (PDF)
• A commercial kitchen will be required for any advanced food preparation unless you have a current Cottage Food Permit.  List of Permitted Commissaries/Commercial Kitchens in Alameda County & Vicinity 
• This self-inspection form is a tool for employees to use to ensure they are prepared upon operating.  Temporary Event Booth Preinspection/Self Inspection Form (PDF)

Fee Exemption

A Sole Proprietor Veteran or a qualified 501 (c) (3) providing humanitarian assistance for the poor, suffering and distressed may request a permit fee exemption.  Complete and submit the forms below with your application.  If you do not meet the requirements, you will be required to pay the permit fees.

• Requirements for Fee Exemption Request (PDF)
• Non-Profit Charitable Fee Exemption Request (PDF)
• Veteran’s Fee Exemption Form (PDF)

Refund Policy

Fifty percent (50%) of the permit fee amount may be refunded upon cancellation of the event or if the application is rejected.  Providing justification from you, as the applicant, is required.