- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies
- Details:
- Michigan state law exempts cottage food operators from MDARD licensing and inspection but expressly requires operators to contact their local unit of government regarding local regulations. Charlevoix County unincorporated areas governed by township zoning; City of Charlevoix and Boyne City have their own ordinances. Operators should verify with local township or municipal zoning office.
- Home kitchen:
- Must be the kitchen of the operator's primary domestic residence. Single-family home, apartment, condo, or rental home qualifies; second homes, vacation homes, and motor homes do not qualify if not primary residence. Products must be stored at primary residence. Non-potentially hazardous foods only. Annual sales cap $50,000 (raised from $25,000 by 2025 HB 4122, effective March 2026).
Last verified 2026-05-06. Not legal advice.
