- 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. Dickinson County unincorporated areas governed by township zoning; City of Iron Mountain has its own ordinances. Operators should verify with local township or city 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.
