Public Health Permit Invoices

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The Department of Health and Environmental Control issues an annual consolidated statement that includes invoices for all public health permit fees. Businesses holding multiple permits will receive a single statement listing all applicable invoices. The full balance of all invoices must be paid before any permits are issued.

Public Health Permit Fees:

  • Are assessed based on the City of Vernon General Fee Schedule 
  • Are not prorated
  • The full annual fee applies regardless of when the permit is issued
  Annual Billing 
  • Renewal invoices are sent in May
  • The renewal due date is June 30
  • Payment must be received by June 30 to prevent permit expiration

Payments not received by the due date are considered delinquent. 

Late Fees

Penalties will be added to all unpaid permit balances as follows:

  • 10% of the outstanding balance at 30 days past the due date
  • 10% of the outstanding balance at 60 days past the due date
  • 10% of the outstanding balance at 90 days past the due date

Failure to pay may result in additional enforcement action and/or permit cancellation.

 

The City of Vernon offers various options to pay for invoices:

  • Online
  • Mail-In
  • In-Person
  • Automated Clearing House (ACH)

Returned Check Fees
Any check returned by the bank for any reason will incur a $25.00 service charge. Additional penalties may apply, and your permit may be canceled.

Please note, health inspectors are not permitted to accept payments outside the office. If a person posing as a Health Inspector attempts to receive payment in the field for any Public Health fees, do not pay. Report the incident to the Department of Health and Environmental Control at (323) 826-1448.