Board of Health Fee Schedule 2027

At a glance

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What: an updated schedule of Board of Health permit fees, the first in about four or five years, based on the actual cost of inspection and administrative review.
Where it stands: approved unanimously on October 22, effective January 1, 2027. Current permits are not affected; new applicants and 2027 renewals will pay the new fees.

Food establishment fees will be set by risk category 1 to 4 (4 being specialized operations such as sushi, inspected at least four times a year) instead of by seat count; some establishments' fees rise by roughly 100 to 200 dollars, and a risk-4 permit was cited at 500 dollars a year.
Recreational camps for children move from one flat fee to tiers by number of campers; Title 5 (septic) categories see some reductions.
Staff estimate about 12,000 dollars more revenue a year, in line with nearby towns. Grafton and West Boylston are adopting the same schedule so the three regional communities match.
Businesses will be notified before renewals.