- Home occupation permit required:
- No
- Details:
- Bedford city is subject to Virginia cottage food law (Va. Code §3.2-5130), which requires no state permit, registration, or inspection. Virginia does NOT preempt local ordinances — cities and counties may impose additional requirements. Many Virginia localities require a general business license ($30–$100/yr). Bedford city is a small independent city in Virginia. As an independent city, it operates its own zoning and business licensing separate from Bedford County. Virginia cottage food law is not preempted locally. Contact Bedford City Hall for any local business license requirements ($30-$100 typical).
- Home kitchen:
- Va. Code §3.2-5130 provides the home kitchen food processing exemption. No permit, registration, or inspection required at the state level. Local ordinances are NOT preempted — cities and counties may impose additional requirements. Many Virginia localities require a general business license ($30–$100/yr). Sales allowed only at the producer's home or at farmers markets/temporary events (≤14 days). Online sales prohibited (advertising allowed but no e-commerce transactions). Required label: producer name, physical address, phone, processing date, and 'NOT FOR RESALE — PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION'.
Last verified 2026-05-06. Not legal advice.
