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What the report says about zoning in San Francisco County

Home occupation permit required:: Yes
Details:: San Francisco Planning Department administers home occupation authorizations. State law (Cal. Gov. Code §51035) preempts local zoning restrictions on CFOs, but a home occupation verification or accessory use determination may still be required as part of the SFDPH CFO application process. Contact SF Planning at (628) 652-7600.
Home kitchen:: San Francisco is a consolidated city-county. CFO permits are administered by the SF Department of Public Health (SFDPH). Class A (direct sales, up to $75,000/year); Class B (direct and indirect, up to $150,000/year). Home occupation permit from SF Planning Department required as part of CFO application. Zoning preempted by state law (Cal. Gov. Code §51035) for CFO purposes.

Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·0 views

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in San Francisco County. Discuss home occupation permits, HOA rules, health department visits, kitchen inspections, and what the planning office actually said when you called. Share your experience — not legal advice.