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Dukes County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Dukes County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: Dukes County encompasses Martha's Vineyard towns (Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, West Tisbury, Chilmark, Aquinnah). Each town's Board of Health administers Residential Kitchen permits independently. Some municipalities may also require a home occupation permit or business certificate from the town clerk. Requirements vary by town.
Home kitchen:: Residential Kitchen permit required from local Board of Health (town-level in MA). Kitchen inspection required before permit is issued. Only non-potentially hazardous foods (shelf-stable) allowed. Retail Residential Kitchen (direct-to-consumer) permitted locally; Wholesale Residential Kitchen licensed by MA DPH. No state sales cap.

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 Dukes 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.