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/CincinnatiTreasury/ItemSelection/SelectItems
2. On main screen:
- Select "Health Licenses"
- Enter information about business and event in memo field
- Enter amount owed (Events BEFORE March 1, 2024 - $186/license/event up to 5 consecutive days. Events AFTER March 1, 2024 - $154/license/event up to 5 consecutive days)
3. Enter payment and billing information when prompted.
4. **IMPORTANT** - You must email a copy of the payment receipt that is emailed to you and Temporary License Application to TempFoodLicensing@cincinnati-oh.gov. Required documents and payment receipt must be received at least 10 business days before event. Do NOT mail items if paying online.