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Shasta County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Shasta County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: California Gov. Code §51035 preempts local zoning restrictions on cottage food operations. Shasta County Environmental Health handles Class A and Class B CFO registrations. Local zoning cannot restrict qualifying cottage food operations. Shasta County permit fees and specific registration process managed by Shasta County Environmental Health Department.
Home kitchen:: Class A: direct sales only, ~$86,206 annual cap (CPI-adjusted 2025). Class B: direct and indirect sales, ~$172,411 annual cap, requires home kitchen inspection. Must register with local county environmental health department. Food safety training (ANSI-accredited, every 3 years) required. Only state-approved foods list permitted.

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

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·1 view

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Shasta 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.