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Paulding County Cottage Food Updates

Local rule changes and news for home bakers in Paulding 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 Paulding County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: Georgia's new cottage food law (HB 398, eff. July 2025) dramatically expanded allowances. Paulding County may require home occupation permit for home-based businesses under county zoning. County URLs were blank in input. Dallas city has separate municipal zoning.
Home kitchen:: Since July 2025 (HB 398): no license or fee required, no GDA inspections (complaint-based only), interstate sales now allowed, wholesale/retail/online/restaurant sales now allowed. Private water testing (annual coliform) required if using private water source. Food safety training required.

Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·2 views

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Paulding 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.