- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies
- Details:
- No state-level permit required. Sanilac County is a largely rural Michigan Thumb county; home occupation zoning rules are set at the township level. Sanilac Township's zoning ordinance defines home occupations as clearly incidental and secondary use within dwelling only, no external evidence, max 25% floor area. Operators should contact their specific township zoning administrator.
- Home kitchen:
- Michigan cottage food law (MCL §289.4102, amended 2025 eff. March 2026) allows up to $50,000 annual gross sales of non-potentially hazardous foods from the primary residence with no license or registration required. Direct sales, online, mail order, and third-party delivery platforms permitted (with direct interaction requirement). Sales within Michigan only. Local zoning may impose additional home occupation requirements; operators must check with local township or municipality.
Last verified 2026-05-06. Not legal advice.
