Warren County Ohio Permit Overview
Warren County — covering Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Franklin, and Loveland (shared with Clermont/Hamilton) — is served by the Warren County Health District. It's one of the fastest-growing counties in Ohio, and its food truck scene has grown proportionally with new residential development and an expanding craft brewery corridor.
Getting your MFSO from Warren County Health District rather than Cincinnati Health Department is a legitimate option if you're based in Mason, Lebanon, or the I-71 corridor. The statewide SB 150 license means you can still operate in Cincinnati and Hamilton County — and everywhere else in Ohio — regardless of which Ohio health district issued your license.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | Warren County Health District |
| Phone | (513) 695-1220 |
| Address | 416 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 45036 |
| Website | warrencountyhealth.com |
| License Expiry | March 1 annually |
| Statewide Valid | Yes — Ohio SB 150 |
| Key Cities | Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Franklin, Morrow |
Mason & Lebanon Food Truck Scene
Mason, home to Kings Island, has significant seasonal food truck opportunity at events and in its growing Town Center district. Lebanon's historic downtown on Broadway Street is a popular destination for food trucks on weekends. Warren County does not have a county-wide food truck ordinance — individual cities control public right-of-way rules. Mason and Lebanon both generally permit food trucks on private property without additional city permits; contact each city for public right-of-way rules.
Operating in Cincinnati with a Warren County License
Your Warren County MFSO is fully valid in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. However, the City of Cincinnati may have an overlay registration requirement for trucks operating within city limits. Confirm with Cincinnati Health Department whether out-of-district operators need to register with the city separately.
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.