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What the report says about zoning in Chemung County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: Chemung County and the City of Elmira may have home occupation requirements. No specific Chemung County cottage food ordinance identified. Producers should check with Chemung County Planning or City of Elmira zoning.
Home kitchen:: New York Home Processor Exemption: only baked goods and some jams/jellies/preserves that are shelf-stable and non-PHF are allowed. All products must have a pathogen kill step (must be baked). No-bake items, pickles, salsas, dairy, meats, fudge, nut butters, roasted coffee, buttercream frostings are all prohibited. Free registration with NY Ag & Markets required (no expiration but location-specific). Sales within New York State only.

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 Chemung 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.