City of Darebin

What you need to know

IMPORTANT: Annual Class 2 registration fee more than doubled in 2026-27 — from $371 to $773.88. If renewing, budget significantly more than last year. All temporary and mobile food premises (including charities and not-for-profits) must register via FoodTrader. Annual registration valid calendar year, paid by 31 December. EHO inspection required for new mobile vehicles before registration granted. New premises application fee: $339.28 (includes floor plan review, site inspections, setup and admin). SOT required via FoodTrader at least 1 business day before each event. Trading on Council land (parks, footpaths, reserves) requires a separate Itinerant Traders Permit from Council's Local Laws Unit — contact 8470 8888. Class 2 businesses must have a Food Safety Program and Food Safety Supervisor. Covers Northcote, Preston, Thornbury, Reservoir areas. FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from Darebin Health Protection Fees Schedule effective 1 July 2026): Class 1/2/3A annual registration/renewal: $773.88. Class 3 annual: $575.03. FoodTrader administration: $62. Requested inspection: $275. Follow-up to requested inspection: $117.88. Reinspection (repeated major non-compliance): $287. Extra food handlers: $33.83 per FTE over 5. SHORT TERM (mobile/temporary only, no application fee): Single event $133.25; 1-month $380.28; 6-month $544.28. SEPARATE — Itinerant Traders Permit (Local Law, required for trading on Council land): $2,700/year or $280 one-off event permit. Contact: health@darebin.vic.gov.au or 03 8470 8658.