- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- State law (IC 16-42-5.3 Sec. 12) expressly prohibits local governments from requiring licensure, certification, or inspection of home-based vendor (HBV) food operations. However, local zoning ordinances for home-based businesses may still apply. Jefferson County zoning should be verified directly with the county for any home occupation requirements unrelated to food safety.
- Home kitchen:
- Must prepare food in the individual's primary residential home kitchen (or permanent structure on the same property). Only non-TCS (non-time/temperature control for safety) foods allowed. Whole eggs, traditional pickles (not oxygen-sealed), and whole chickens/rabbits raised by the vendor also allowed with restrictions.
Last verified 2026-05-06. Not legal advice.
