- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies by city
- Details:
- Michigan cottage food law exempts from state licensing/inspection but expressly states 'contact your local unit of government to determine if there are local regulations that will affect your business.' City of Grand Rapids has a tiered Home Occupation license system (Class A, B, C). Grand Rapids Class C is for lodging; Class A/B likely required for food production. Kent County townships may have separate zoning requirements.
- Home kitchen:
- Must be the kitchen of the person's primary domestic residence (single-family home). Second homes, vacation homes, motor homes do not qualify. Products must be stored at primary residence. Only single-family domestic residence qualifies.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
