- Home occupation permit required:
- Conditional
- Details:
- WAC 16-149 requires operators to comply with applicable county/municipal home occupation laws. King County Title 21A.30 regulates home occupations in unincorporated areas. A master business license (from WA Secretary of State) is required statewide before the WSDA permit is issued. For incorporated cities (Seattle, Bellevue, etc.), city-specific home occupation permits may apply.
- Home kitchen:
- King County operators must obtain a biennial WA State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) cottage food permit before operating. The state permit requires an initial inspection and grants WSDA right of entry to the home during normal business hours. Additionally, WAC 16-149-030(4) requires that operators comply with all applicable county and municipal zoning ordinances and obtain a master business license before permitting. King County Title 21A governs home occupations in unincorporated areas.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
