- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies
- Details:
- No county-specific home occupation ordinance identified for Monroe County. State law requires annual $50 registration with CHFS Food Safety Branch (form DFS-250) before selling. Operators should contact the Monroe County planning/zoning office and county judge-executive to confirm whether a local home occupation permit or business license is also required.
- Home kitchen:
- Kentucky Home-Based Processor (HBP) law (KRS §217.136) allows production and direct sale of non-TCS shelf-stable foods from a primary residence. Annual registration required ($50/year, form DFS-250). $60,000 annual gross sales cap. Direct-to-consumer sales only (home, farmers markets, community events, roadside stands, delivery). No kitchen inspection required. No commercial equipment allowed. No domestic activity during food production. Labeling must include processor name/address, product name, ingredients, net weight, date processed, and statement 'This product is home-produced and processed.' (10-point type).
Last verified 2026-05-06. Not legal advice.
