- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- Douglas County municipalities (Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, etc.) have their own home occupation rules. Operators should verify with local municipality. Douglas County itself (unincorporated areas) may have home occupation requirements. Check landlord or HOA policies if applicable.
- Home kitchen:
- Colorado Cottage Food Act (C.R.S. §25-4-1614) allows non-refrigerated, non-PHF foods with no licensing or inspection required. Annual sales cap $10,000 per product (not total). Free CDPHE registration required. Food safety training course required (CSU Extension ~$50, or online food handler ~$10-15). Allowed: baked goods, candies, tortillas, empanadas, pickled fruits/vegetables (pH 4.6 or lower), jams/jellies/preserves, fruit butter, spices, teas, dehydrated produce, nuts, seeds, honey, flour, fermented foods. Prohibited: salsas, sauces, ketchup, mustards, meat jerkies, juices, kombucha, foods requiring refrigeration. Douglas County Health Department confirms Cottage Food Act permits sale without licensing or inspection.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
