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Shelby County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Shelby County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: Shelby County zoning is administered by the Triple S Planning Commission (shelbypz.com/zoning-regulations). County regulations cover unincorporated areas; Shelbyville and Simpsonville have separate ordinances. Home occupation provisions are standard; no cottage food-specific overlay identified. Planning commission contact: Triple S Planning Commission, Shelbyville KY.
Home kitchen:: Annual sales cap $60,000. Registration required with KY Dept of Public Health ($50/year). No food handler cert required. Inspection upon complaint only. Direct-to-consumer sales only; no wholesale or retail. Allowed: non-TCS baked goods, candies, jams/jellies, fruit butters, maple/sorghum syrups, granola, dried goods, snack mixes, popcorn. Prohibited: acidified foods, pickles, salsas, nut butters, fermented foods, low-acid canned foods, meats. No more than two non-commercial ranges/ovens and three refrigerators.

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 Shelby 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.