Alamo Heights, TX · Bexar County
Food Establishment Permit Application
Food businesses use this application to request or renew an Alamo Heights permit, report changes, or notify the city that the business is no longer operating.
What this form is
This application is for retail, childcare, school, or temporary food establishments and covers new permits, renewals, amendments, changes, and business closures. It asks for business and ownership details, employee count, operating hours, contact and billing information, and, for some operations, food and commissary details. The form says a new application and fee are required for changes in ownership, name, or location.
Who needs it
Food establishment owners or authorized representatives use this application to request or renew a permit, report a change, or update the city's records.
How to submit it
Return the completed application with the non-refundable fee, payable to the City of Alamo Heights, or mail it to Community Development Services Department, 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the signer signs its swear-or-affirm verification, and the form does not say that any attachment must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Food Establishment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Select the application type and purpose, then fill in the business, ownership, contact, and other applicable details.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include copies of proof of Taxpayer ID, Charter number, and business status. Attach a statement explaining any reported conviction, if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Return the completed application with the non-refundable fee payable to the City, or mail it to the department at 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Food Establishment Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block. The signer signs the swear-or-affirm verification, and the form does not say any attachment must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Food Establishment Permit Application?
- Return the completed application with the non-refundable fee payable to the City of Alamo Heights, or mail it to Community Development Services Department, 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business, ownership, contact, billing, operating-hours, and employee information. Special-purpose non-temporary permits also ask for operation and food details.
- What fee should I include?
- The listed fee depends on the number of employees who may contact food, from $100 for 1–3 employees to $500 for over 20. Fees are non-refundable.
Need something notarized?
This Food Establishment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.