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Bernalillo County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Bernalillo County

Home occupation permit required:: Conditional
Details:: City of Albuquerque has home occupation permit requirements (Albuquerque Zoning Code Section 14-16-3-3 Home Occupation). Contact Albuquerque Planning Department. Bernalillo County governs unincorporated areas. State homemade food law does not preempt local home occupation zoning.
Home kitchen:: State baseline: non-TCS foods only. No registration required (voluntary NMED permit available). Food handler certification required. Direct-to-consumer sales only, in-state only. No sales to restaurants, wholesalers, or distributors.

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 Bernalillo 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.