Montgomery County (Dayton) Permit Overview
Montgomery County — covering Dayton, Kettering, Huber Heights, and Fairborn — is served by Public Health — Dayton & Montgomery County, a combined city-county health department. Dayton is a distinct market from Cincinnati but within the same SB 150 statewide license system — a Montgomery County MFSO is valid in Cincinnati and vice versa.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | Public Health — Dayton & Montgomery County |
| Phone | (937) 225-4550 |
| Address | 117 S. Main Street, Dayton, OH 45422 |
| Website | phdmc.org |
| License Expiry | March 1 annually |
| Key Cities | Dayton, Kettering, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Centerville |
Dayton Food Truck Scene
Dayton has a growing food truck community centered on the Oregon District (a historic arts district on E. 5th Street), the Water Street District along the Great Miami River, and the Arcade development downtown. The City of Dayton does not have a restrictive food truck ordinance — most operators work from private property agreements with event venues, breweries, and office campuses. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (in adjacent Greene County) generates significant demand for food trucks during weekday lunch hours; contact WPAFB's food service office for vendor opportunities.
Cross-State Operations: Ohio to Kentucky
Your Ohio MFSO does not cover Kentucky. To operate across the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky, you need a separate Kentucky MFU permit from NKY Health. See our cross-state operations guide for the full process and cost breakdown.