- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies
- Details:
- Boone County is in the Greater Cincinnati metro area (Northern Kentucky). County zoning ordinance may require a home occupation permit in unincorporated areas. Cities such as Florence, Erlanger, and Independence within Boone County have separate ordinances. No specific county-level cottage food override identified.
- Home kitchen:
- Annual gross sales capped at $60,000. Registration ($50/year, 902 KAR 45:090). No more than two non-commercial ranges/ovens and no more than three refrigerators. No commercial equipment or separate commercial kitchen. Prohibited foods: acidified foods, pickles, salsas, sauces, ketchup, mustards, nut butters, oils, vinegars, pasta, fermented foods, juices, and meat jerkies.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
