- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies
- Details:
- Grand Traverse County townships and City of Traverse City may have home occupation zoning requirements. Traverse City is a tourist destination with active farmers markets. Operators should check with Grand Traverse County Planning (231-922-4784) or City of Traverse City for home-based business rules.
- Home kitchen:
- Michigan cottage food law (MCL §289.4102): $50,000 annual sales cap (raised from $25,000 by 2025 HB 4122, effective March 2026). No registration, no inspection, no permit required at state level. Direct sales only; no wholesale or consignment. Allowed: non-PHF foods including most baked goods, candies, dried goods, jams/jellies, nuts, snacks. Prohibited: perishable baked goods, acidified foods, fermented foods, pickles, carbonated drinks, kombucha.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
