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Bond County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Bond County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: Bond County has an active zoning office in Greenville. The Bond County Zoning Ordinance (updated June 2025, available at bondcountyil.gov) governs land use in unincorporated areas. Home-based food businesses are typically classified as home occupations, which are allowed as accessory uses in residential zones subject to county zoning requirements. Contact Bond County Zoning Administrator Brad Criner at (618) 237-9737 or 206 W. Main, Greenville IL 62246, or apply online at us.cloudpermit.com for permits.
Home kitchen:: Must operate from primary residence. Registration required with local health department (up to $50/year). Food Safety Manager certification (CFPM-level) required. Illinois uses a prohibited-list approach - virtually all non-prohibited foods allowed including pickles, salsas, condiments, and most baked goods. Direct sales only; no wholesale. Online sales within Illinois permitted for non-perishables.

Last verified 2026-05-06. 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 Bond 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.