- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- Garfield County is the least populous county in Washington (pop. ~2,225). Home-based businesses in unincorporated areas are subject to Garfield County zoning code accessory use provisions. No county-specific cottage food overlay identified. Pomeroy (county seat and only incorporated city) has its own rules within city limits. Standard Washington rural county home occupation rules apply: business must be secondary to residential use, minimal external evidence of commercial activity.
- Home kitchen:
- Washington state law (RCW §69.22) requires a biennial permit from the Washington State Department of Agriculture for cottage food operations. Permit fees: approximately $125 (inspection) + $75 (public health review) + $30 (processing). Annual kitchen inspection required. Home kitchen must be the operator's primary residence. Only the permittee or persons under their direct supervision may handle products or be present in the kitchen during processing.
Last verified 2026-05-06. Not legal advice.
