Orange City Council

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FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from Orange City Council Fees & Charges 2026-27 PDF): MOBILE FOOD BUSINESS IN PUBLIC PLACE (S68 LGA, Community Land section, GST-free): Annual approval — Mobile Food Business operating in a public place, not temporary event: $639.85/yr. TEMPORARY FOOD PERMITS (Environmental Health — Annual Permits, S68(1) LGA + Food Act 2003, GST-free): Shows & Markets: $44. Sporting groups, charities & not-for-profit: $44. FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS (GST-free): Fixed premises 1st routine inspection: $245. Other inspections: $185. Charities and community NFP: $0. Complaint (unsubstantiated): $0. Improvement Notice (Food Act): $565. Clearance Certificate (Prohibition Order, Food Act): $500. Pre-purchase consultation: $350/hr. Commercial pools & spa public health water quality inspection: $215. Cooling towers: $273.30. COMMUNITY LAND S68 (GST-free): Engage in trade or business (other than mobile food van/premises): $270. OUTDOOR EATING AREA LICENCE: $54.60/yr. STALLHOLDER FEES (Council events, incl. GST): Commercial/promotions: $100/stall. Food & Beverage: $120/stall. Zest Fest: $200/stall. PLI minimum $20M (confirmed from existing Council notes — Temporary Food Stall Permit requires $20M noting Orange City Council as interested party). Orange is a premier Central West food and wine destination — Orange Food Week/FOOD Week festival is one of the largest regional food festivals in NSW. Covers Orange, Molong, Lucknow areas. Food Safety Supervisor required for high-risk food. Contact: 02 6393 8000 or council@orange.nsw.gov.au.