- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- Montgomery County and the Town of Christiansburg and Town of Blacksburg (home of Virginia Tech) may have home occupation zoning requirements. No specific Montgomery County cottage food ordinance identified beyond state law.
- Home kitchen:
- Virginia allows non-TCS shelf-stable foods from private homes including candies, jams, jellies (not low-acid/acidified), dried fruits, dry herbs, dry seasonings, dry mixtures, nuts, vinegars, popcorn, cotton candy, dried pasta, dry baking mixes, roasted coffee, dried tea, cereals, trail mixes, granola, and baked goods not requiring temperature control. Pickles and acidified vegetables with equilibrium pH 4.6 or lower allowed with a $9,000 annual gross sales cap. Direct-to-consumer only; no resale, consignment, or retail food establishments. No registration, permit, or inspection required.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
