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DeKalb County Cottage Food Updates

Local rule changes and news for home bakers in DeKalb County, with Georgia statewide updates below the county news in every email. Every story links to its source.

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What the report says about zoning in DeKalb County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: DeKalb County has an Occupational Tax Certificate requirement for home-based businesses. Contact DeKalb County Department of Revenue for Occupational Tax Certificate. Zoning compliance required through DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability. For businesses inside incorporated cities (Decatur, Dunwoody, Stone Mountain, etc.), contact that municipality.
Home kitchen:: State baseline applies. HB 398 (July 1, 2025): no state license required, no cap, retail sales allowed. ANSI food safety training required. Private water supply requires annual coliform testing.

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 DeKalb 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.