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Wood County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Wood County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: Wood County and the City of Parkersburg may have home occupation ordinances. No Wood County-specific cottage food ordinance identified. Producers should check with Wood County Commission or City of Parkersburg planning.
Home kitchen:: West Virginia SB 44 (2026, eff. June 12, 2026): nonpotentially hazardous cottage foods are fully exempt from licensing, permitting, and inspection. Potentially hazardous cottage foods require a WV Department of Agriculture permit (valid statewide) but no separate food establishment permit. Excluded: meat, meat products, poultry, poultry products, seafood, Grade A dairy. All sales must be within West Virginia.

Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·0 views

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Wood County. Discuss home occupation permits, HOA rules, health department visits, kitchen inspections, and what the planning office actually said when you called. Share your experience — not legal advice.