- Home occupation permit required:
- Varies
- Details:
- Chautauqua County zoning applies in unincorporated areas. Town of Mayville and other municipalities (Jamestown, Dunkirk) have separate home occupation ordinances. NY Home Processor Exemption is administered by the state (NY Ag & Markets), not local health departments, which distinguishes it from most states. Local zoning/home occupation permits may still be required.
- Home kitchen:
- Home Processor Exemption administered by NY Ag & Markets (not local health departments). Registration is free and does not expire but is location-specific. Products must be shelf-stable, non-TCS. All products must have a pathogen kill step (must be baked). No no-bake items, pickles, sauces, salsas, fudge, nut butters, roasted coffee, freeze-dried foods, or cheesecakes.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
