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Tehama County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Tehama County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: Tehama County Environmental Health Department handles cottage food registration. Local zoning preempted statewide for CFOs (GOV §51035). Tehama County may have additional local business license requirements. Contact Tehama County Environmental Health at (530) 527-8220.
Home kitchen:: Class A (direct sales only): up to ~$86,206/year; Class B (direct and indirect): up to ~$172,411/year with home inspection required. Food safety training required every 3 years (ANSI-accredited). Local environmental health department handles permits and fees. State preempts local zoning restrictions (GOV §51035).

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 Tehama 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.