Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment Permit

You must first complete the "Questionnaire for Applicants for a Permit to Operate a Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment" to determine if your establishment is eligible for this permit.

All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. You can review and pay outstanding violations at 66 John St, 10th floor, New York, N.Y. 10038 or by going to nyc.gov/citypay and selecting option #6. Fines may also be paid in person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.

Proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the name of the insurance carrier, the policy number, and the expiration date must be submitted when you apply for a permit and when you renew. Or, if exempt, a copy of Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number. The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Certificate Holder.

If someone other than the business owner will be submitting the application, a completed Power of Attorney / Authority to Act form is required. The person submitting the application on behalf of the business owner must also show a form of acceptable photo identification.

The permit renewal fee is $25.00.