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What the report says about zoning in Miami-Dade County

Home occupation permit required:: Yes
Details:: Miami-Dade County requires a Certificate of Use for Home Occupation (Miami-Dade County Code §33-25.1) for any home-based business in unincorporated areas, including cottage food. The COU application must include a floor plan and site plan. Fee applies. Annual renewal and inspection required by September 30. Application via Miami-Dade Building Department portal or in person at 11805 SW 26 St, Suite 106; phone 786-315-2660.
Home kitchen:: Florida state law preempts local regulation of cottage food operations (§500.80(6)). Miami-Dade County requires a Certificate of Use (COU) for home occupation in unincorporated areas, and cottage food operations are explicitly noted in the COU application as limited to the kitchen area only (per §500.80). The COU must be renewed and inspected annually by September 30.

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 Miami-Dade 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.