- Home occupation permit required:
- Yes
- Details:
- Opelika (Lee County seat) requires a home occupation permit and business license for home-based businesses (Zoning Ordinance Section 8.14). Requirements: permit from Zoning Administrator before operating, no more than 25% of total floor area (max 500 sq ft), must be incidental to residential use, residents only conduct business, no outdoor storage/display, one small sign (max 2 sq ft, on door/window). Maximum one non-resident employee. County/unincorporated Lee County areas have separate zoning rules.
- Home kitchen:
- Registration and approval from local county health department required. State-approved food safety course required. Non-potentially hazardous foods only. Direct sales only; no wholesale. Online and in-state shipping permitted since 2021 amendment. No sales cap (removed by 2021 SB 160).
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
