- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies by city
- Details:
- Broward County Sec. 39-237 allows home-based businesses in all residential zoning districts in unincorporated areas with limitations (no retail transactions at home, up to 2 non-resident employees, activities secondary to residential use). Incorporated municipalities (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, etc.) have their own home occupation permit requirements. No specific county cottage food permit found.
- Home kitchen:
- Florida state law preempts local regulation of cottage food operations. In the Broward Municipal Services District (unincorporated Broward), home-based businesses are permitted in all residential districts under Broward County Code Sec. 39-237, subject to limitations. Cottage food is not separately addressed in county code; operators must comply with home-based business rules. Most Broward residents are in incorporated municipalities with their own codes.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
