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Kendall County Cottage Food Updates

Local rule changes and news for home bakers in Kendall County, with Texas statewide updates below the county news in every email. Every story links to its source.

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What the report says about zoning in Kendall County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: Kendall County is a fast-growing Hill Country county in the San Antonio metro area. Kendall County has a Forms and Permits page at co.kendall.tx.us. Unincorporated county areas do not have comprehensive county zoning. City of Boerne has its own zoning and home occupation rules that apply within city limits. Texas cottage food law expressly preempts local health regulation and prohibits zoning-based bans on cottage food production.
Home kitchen:: Texas allows cottage food from residential home kitchens. Annual gross income cap of $150,000 (SB 541, 2025). No registration, permit, or inspection required for non-TCS foods. TCS food sellers must register with DSHS. Health departments cannot regulate cottage food operations. Strong state preemption — local governments cannot add licensing or inspection requirements.

Last verified 2026-05-06. 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 Kendall 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.