DEHQ Health Permit Fees

The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) has been conducting stakeholder outreach virtual meetings and workshops to share program updates and to provide an opportunity to comment on the fiscal year 2025-26 cost recovery proposal. Thank you to all who have participated and provided feedback.

DEHQ presented the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 cost recovery proposal to the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors (Board) on May 7, 2025. The Board voted unanimously to approve DEHQ fees for FY2025-26 and the first hearing of the proposed ordinance changes. The second hearing of the proposed ordinance changes will be held on May 21, 2025. If approved, the fees will become effective July 1, 2025 and can be found  here on the list of approved fees or by clicking on the blue bar below.

Engagement sessions and workshops were held both in-person and virtual and included program updates, accomplishments, and the fiscal year 2025-2026 proposed fees, followed by time for input, questions and answers. Please visit the program links below for more information or if there are any questions related to the programs or the proposed fees.

Hazardous Materials Fees (Certified Unified Program Agency, Underground Storage Tanks Plan Check, and Site Assesment and Mitigation)

For questions contact: Zoraida Moreno, Zoraida.Moreno@sdcounty.ca.gov

Land Use (Septic), Wells, Recycled Water, LEA Solid Waste, and State Small Water Systems

For questions contact: Joann Lee, Joann.Lee@sdcounty.ca.gov

Food (Permanent, Mobile, Temporary), Public Swimming Pool, Organized Camp, Massage, Body Art, and Housing

For questions contact: Ryan Johnson, Ryan.Johnson@sdcounty.ca.gov