- Home occupation permit required:
- Yes
- Details:
- Richmond City requires a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) – Home Occupation, issued by the Zoning Administration Office. Fee: $50. Processing time: approximately 10 business days. Property owner consent is required (owner notified). Following CZC approval, a City of Richmond business license must be obtained from the Finance Department (City Hall, 900 East Broad St, Room 103). The CZC application requires a detailed business description, square footage of business area, and whether in-person sales/client visits will occur.
- Home kitchen:
- Virginia state law (Va. Code §3.2-5130) exempts non-TCS cottage foods from permitting. For home food processing operations (broader range of products beyond the cottage food exemption), VDACS requires a permit ($40/year) with an initial inspection. Both pathways require local zoning approval. Richmond City requires a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) for home occupations ($50 fee, ~10 business day processing), plus a City business license.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
