- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- Virginia Beach Zoning Ordinance requires home occupations to comply with accessory use standards. Home occupations in residential zones are permitted as accessory uses; must not generate traffic beyond normal residential levels, no external evidence of business, no employees other than family members in residence, no sales to general public from premises except for agricultural products. A Conditional Use Permit may be required for customer-facing home operations. Virginia Beach Planning Dept: 757-385-8074.
- Home kitchen:
- Virginia cottage food law exempts non-TCS shelf-stable foods from licensing and inspection (Va. Code §3.2-5130). Permitted items: candies, jams, jellies (not low-acid/acidified), dried fruits, dry herbs, dry seasonings, dry mixes, 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/acidified vegetables (pH 4.6 or lower) capped at $9,000/year. Label must state 'NOT FOR RESALE — PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION'. Virginia Beach zoning requires home occupation compliance.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
