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Strafford County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Strafford County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: Strafford County does not have a unitary county government for zoning purposes. Municipalities (Dover, Rochester, Durham, etc.) have their own home occupation and zoning provisions. No specific county-level cottage food override identified. New Hampshire has a strong local governance tradition.
Home kitchen:: Two-tier system. Exempt tier (below sales cap, RSA 143-A:5(VII)): no license needed; may sell from homestead residence, farm stand, farmers markets, and retail food stores. Non-exempt tier (above sales cap, or selling to restaurants/internet/mail/wholesale): Class H Homestead License required ($150 fee). Potentially hazardous foods (TCS) prohibited.

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

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·1 view

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Strafford 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.