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Oldham County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Oldham County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: No county govt URL provided. Oldham County is a suburban county adjacent to Louisville. Unincorporated areas follow county zoning. City of La Grange has its own zoning. No county-specific cottage food overlay identified.
Home kitchen:: Annual sales cap $60,000. No food handler cert required. Registration required with KY Dept of Public Health. Inspection upon complaint only. Direct-to-consumer sales only; no wholesale. Non-TCS baked goods, candies, jams/jellies, granola, dried goods, maple/sorghum syrups only. No acidified foods, pickles, salsas, nut butters, fermented foods.

Last verified 2026-05-05. 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 Oldham 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.