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Washtenaw County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Washtenaw County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: Washtenaw County municipalities (Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, etc.) have their own zoning ordinances governing home occupations. Ann Arbor has active zoning enforcement. Operators should verify with local city/township whether home occupation permit required.
Home kitchen:: Michigan cottage food law (MCL §289.4102) allows non-PHF foods from home kitchens with annual gross sales cap of $50,000 (raised by HB 4122, 2025, effective March 2026). Direct sales only. Online/mail order and third-party delivery permitted with face-to-face or virtual interaction requirement (2025 amendment). Allowed foods: baked goods, candies, condiments, dry goods, pastries, preserves, snacks (specific permitted list). No state registration required. Local zoning compliance required.

Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·0 views

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Washtenaw County. Discuss home occupation permits, HOA rules, health department visits, kitchen inspections, and what the planning office actually said when you called. Share your experience — not legal advice.