- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies
- Details:
- No state-level home occupation permit requirement for cottage food. Cullman County and the City of Cullman may have home occupation ordinances. Producers should check with Cullman County Planning/Zoning or City of Cullman Planning Department for any home-based business requirements.
- Home kitchen:
- Must operate from home kitchen. Only non-potentially hazardous foods are allowed (no meat, poultry, fish). Must complete a state-approved food safety course. Must submit a cottage food review form to the local county health department (Cullman County Health Department). Direct sales to consumers only (in-person, phone, online within Alabama). No county or state health department permit required beyond the review form submission.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
