- Home occupation permit required:
- Yes
- Details:
- St. Charles Parish requires a Home Occupation Permit ($100 fee). Key restrictions: no sales of products or services at home occupation location unless specifically authorized by the Planning Director; no signs of any type; no customer visits unless authorized; only family residents may engage in the occupation (no outside employees); storage limited to 20% of gross floor area inside building; hand tools and minor equipment only (max 2 hp per piece, 6 hp total). Must obtain parish Occupational License and Health Certificate when required.
- Home kitchen:
- Production in home kitchen. Annual gross sales cap of $30,000. Allowed low-risk foods include baked goods, candies, cane syrup, dried mixes, honey, jams/jellies/preserves, pickles/acidified foods, sauces, syrups, spices. No animal or fish muscle protein. Custard/cream-filled bakery products require pasteurized dairy and temperature controls.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
