Payment Instructions for Temporary Food Licenses ONLY
** IMPORTANT ** Do NOT pay on this site if: (1) Giving away food (no license is needed) - OR - (2) If applying/paying less than 10 business days before an event!
1. At least 10 business days before event, go to this link: https://paydirect.link2gov.com/CinciHealthDept
2. On main screen:
- Select "Health Food Temporary License"
- Enter information about business and event in memo field
- Enter amount owed (Currently - $175/license/event up to 5 consecutive days)
3. Enter payment and billing information when prompted.
4. **IMPORTANT** - Payment must be made as indicated above and the Temporary License Application emailed to TempFoodLicensing@cincinnati-oh.gov. Required documents and payment receipt must be received at least 10 business days before event. Do not mail any payment or application - only email is accepted.
***NEW ezTRak ONLINE APPLICATION and PAYMENT PROCESS COMING - Spring/Early Summer 2026***
A new way to apply and pay for temporary licenses is coming in the first half of 2026! Continue to check our website for the most up to date information on when these changes will take effect.
A new way to apply and pay for temporary licenses is coming in the first half of 2026! Continue to check our website for the most up to date information on when these changes will take effect.