- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- Adams County is a very small, rural county (pop. ~4,300). Idaho counties typically require a home occupation permit or conditional use permit for home-based businesses in residential zones. Business must be secondary to residential use, operated by a resident, with no exterior signage or commercial evidence, and limited customer traffic. Contact Adams County Clerk/Planning at (208) 253-4561 for specific county zoning requirements.
- Home kitchen:
- Must operate from primary residence kitchen. No registration or inspection required at state level. Only non-potentially hazardous foods allowed (no acidified foods such as pickles/salsas). Direct sales only to end consumers in Idaho. No wholesale, retail store, or restaurant sales permitted.
Last verified 2026-05-06. Not legal advice.
