- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- Florida §500.80(6) preempts local government restrictions on cottage food operations. However, Clay County and its municipalities may require general home occupation or business licensing registration. Compliance with home-based business rules under §559.955 required. Contact Clay County Planning or relevant municipality for home occupation permit specifics.
- Home kitchen:
- Florida cottage food law (§500.80) permits home kitchen production of non-TCS foods with no registration, permit, or inspection required before operations. Annual sales cap: $250,000. Strong state preemption clause (§500.80(6)) bars local governments from restricting cottage food operations, though business must comply with home-based business rules under §559.955.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
