- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- While state law preempts local health restrictions, Indian River County may require compliance with home-based business rules under Florida §559.955. A local business tax receipt may be required.
- Home kitchen:
- Florida allows cottage food from home kitchens with no registration, permit, or inspection required before operations. No food handler certification required. Strong state preemption — local governments cannot restrict cottage food operations (§500.80(6)). Annual sales cap of $250,000. Online sales and mail-order delivery expressly permitted.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
