- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- State law (§500.80(6)) preempts local government from restricting cottage food operations. However, cottage food operations must comply with all applicable county and municipal laws regulating traffic, parking, noise, signage, and hours of retail operation. Contact Pinellas County Planning for any applicable home occupation standards. Local ordinances on those specific subjects still apply.
- Home kitchen:
- Must be produced in operator's home kitchen only; no garages, sheds, barns, or outbuildings. Motor home kitchens are not permitted. Products must be non-TCS (no time/temperature control for safety required). Production and storage must occur within the single-family domestic residence.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
