Bond County cottage food law.
Bond County is a county in Illinois (pop. 16,750). Illinois's Great-tier law gives home bakers a high or unlimited sales cap and multiple sales channels; Bond County adds its own permit, inspection, and zoning requirements on top. County research shows: home kitchen allowed, inspection not required, home occupation permit not required. Bond County zoning office was confirmed active with an online permitting system and a recently updated zoning ordinance (June 2025). The Bond County zoning administrator is Brad Criner at (618) 237-9737. Illinois cottage food law requires registration with local health department and CFPM certification. State law uses prohibited-list approach. Bond County zoning URL confirmed; full text of home occupation provisions not reviewed but URL is valid. because home occupation permit specifics from the June 2025 ordinance not confirmed. Use the links below to check current requirements before you bake.
Bond County cottage food reports
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State PDF
Zoning, permits, health department rules, and local sources for Bond County.
County PDFTier: Great
Illinois's cottage food law is permissive (Great tier) — high or no sales cap, broad product list, and multiple sales channels allowed. The state baseline is workable for full-time operations; the county still controls zoning and inspection.
View state law →Health department
Many states delegate cottage food registration and inspection to the county health department. Contact theirs for the local process.
Home occupation rules
The county or city zoning code governs whether you can run a home-based food business — customer visits, signage, employees, floor area.
Home kitchen, inspection, and zoning rules for Bond County
State baseline: 410 ILCS 625/4 (Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, §4)
- Home kitchen allowed
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Must operate from primary residence. Registration required with local health department (up to $50/year). Food Safety Manager certification (CFPM-level) required. Illinois uses a prohibited-list approach - virtually all non-prohibited foods allowed including pickles, salsas, condiments, and most baked goods. Direct sales only; no wholesale. Online sales within Illinois permitted for non-perishables.
- Separate dedicated kitchen
- No
- Pet restrictions
- No specific state statute on pets; good manufacturing practices apply.
- Water supply
- Potable water required; no additional testing specified for cottage food.
- Handwashing
- Standard food safety practices required per food handler certification.
- Food storage
- Products stored at primary residence; safe food handling practices required per CFPM training.
- Inspection required
- Upon-complaint
- Inspection trigger
- IDPH or local health department may inspect upon complaint. Routine inspections not required for registered cottage food operators.
- Home occupation permit
- Conditional
- Permit details
- Bond County has an active zoning office in Greenville. The Bond County Zoning Ordinance (updated June 2025, available at bondcountyil.gov) governs land use in unincorporated areas. Home-based food businesses are typically classified as home occupations, which are allowed as accessory uses in residential zones subject to county zoning requirements. Contact Bond County Zoning Administrator Brad Criner at (618) 237-9737 or 206 W. Main, Greenville IL 62246, or apply online at us.cloudpermit.com for permits.
- Local business license
- Varies
- On-site customer pickup
- Conditional
- On-site signage
- Conditional
- Delivery / pickup
- Illinois cottage food allows direct sales; home pickup is permitted. Online sales with local delivery permitted for non-perishables. No out-of-state shipping.
- Max employees in home
- Not specified in state law. County home occupation rules may restrict non-resident employees.
- Relevant code section
- Bond County Zoning Ordinance (June 2025); Building Code (December 2024). Available at bondcountyil.gov.
Bond County zoning office was confirmed active with an online permitting system and a recently updated zoning ordinance (June 2025). The Bond County zoning administrator is Brad Criner at (618) 237-9737. Illinois cottage food law requires registration with local health department and CFPM certification. State law uses prohibited-list approach. Bond County zoning URL confirmed; full text of home occupation provisions not reviewed but URL is valid. because home occupation permit specifics from the June 2025 ordinance not confirmed.
Illinois Compiled Statutes 410 ILCS 625/4, Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, Section 4 (Cottage food operation); as amended by Public Act 102-0633 (SB 2007, eff. January 2022) and Public Act 103-0903 (SB 2617, eff. January 2025)
Full Illinois state report (with PDF download) →Verbatim excerpt(410 ILCS 625/4) Sec. 4. Cottage food operation. (a) For the purpose of this Section: 'Cottage food operation' means an operation conducted by a person who produces or packages food or drink, other than foods and drinks listed as prohibited in paragraph (1.5) of subsection (b) of this Section, in a kitchen located in that person's primary domestic residence or another appropriately designed and equipped kitchen on a farm residential or commercial-style kitchen on that property for direct sale by the owner, a family member, or employee. (b) A cottage food operation may produce homemade food and drink provided that all of the following conditions are met: (1.3) A cottage food operation must register with the local health department for the unit of local government in which it is located, but may sell products outside of the unit of local government where the cottage food operation is located. (1.5) A cottage food operation shall not sell or offer to sell the following food items: (A) meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or shellfish; (B) dairy, except as an ingredient in a non-potentially hazardous baked good or candy; (C) eggs, except as an ingredient in a non-potentially hazardous food; (D) pumpkin pies, sweet potato pies, cheesecakes, custard pies, creme pies, and pastries with potentially hazardous fillings or toppings; (E) garlic in oil or oil infused with garlic, except if acidified; (F) low-acid canned foods; (G) sprouts; (H) cut leafy greens, except dehydrated, acidified, or blanched and frozen; (M) alcoholic beverages; or (N) kombucha.
Source: ilga.gov/Documents/Legislation/PublicActs/102/PDF/102-0633.pdf →
Bond County cottage food — FAQ
Is a home kitchen allowed for cottage food in Bond County, Illinois?
According to our research: home kitchen is allowed. Restrictions: Must operate from primary residence. Registration required with local health department (up to $50/year). Food Safety Manager certification (CFPM-level) required. Illinois uses a prohibited-list approach - virtually all non-prohibited foods allowed including pickles, salsas, condiments, and most baked goods. Direct sales only; no wholesale. Online sales within Illinois permitted for non-perishables.
Is a health inspection required for home bakers in Bond County?
Inspection: Upon-complaint. Trigger: IDPH or local health department may inspect upon complaint. Routine inspections not required for registered cottage food operators..
Do I need a home occupation permit in Bond County?
Home occupation permit: Conditional. Bond County has an active zoning office in Greenville. The Bond County Zoning Ordinance (updated June 2025, available at bondcountyil.gov) governs land use in unincorporated areas. Home-based food businesses are typically classified as home occupations, which are allowed as accessory uses in residential zones subject to county zoning requirements. Contact Bond County Zoning Administrator Brad Criner at (618) 237-9737 or 206 W. Main, Greenville IL 62246, or apply online at us.cloudpermit.com for permits.
What is the Illinois cottage food sales cap?
Illinois state law caps cottage food sales at None. County rules may add permits or zoning limits on top.
Where to verify Bond County rules
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Bond County vs. bordering counties
| Regulation | Bond County This county | Clinton County | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home kitchen allowed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Separate dedicated kitchen | No | No | No |
| Pets allowed | No specific state statute on pets; good manufacturing practices apply. | No specific state prohibition; good manufacturing practice applies | No specific state prohibition; good manufacturing practice applies |
| Inspection required | Upon-complaint | Upon-complaint | Upon-complaint |
| On-site customer pickup | Conditional | Yes | Yes |
| On-site signage | Conditional | Conditional | Conditional |
| Delivery / pickup | Illinois cottage food allows direct sales; home pickup is permitted. Online sales with local delivery permitted for non-perishables. No out… | Direct sales to consumers only (in person, at farmers markets, online orders). In-state shipping of non-perishable items permitted within I… | Direct sales to consumers only (in person, at farmers markets, online orders). In-state shipping of non-perishable items permitted within I… |
| Home occupation permit | Conditional | Varies | Varies |
| Local business license | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Restrictions | Must operate from primary residence. Registration required with local health department (up to $50/year). Food Safety Manager certification… | Must register with local health department (Clinton County Health Department or adjacent county health dept if none) for up to $50/year. Ce… | Must register with local health department (Fayette County Health Department or adjacent county health dept if none) for up to $50/year. Ce… |
| Food storage | Products stored at primary residence; safe food handling practices required per CFPM training. | Proper storage of shelf-stable and non-TCS foods; acidified foods require pH documentation and food safety plan; fermented foods have addit… | Proper storage of shelf-stable and non-TCS foods; acidified foods require pH documentation and food safety plan; fermented foods have addit… |
| Population | 16,712 | 36,998 | 21,464 |
Cottage food law and municipal zoning interact in non-obvious ways. Before investing in equipment or marketing, talk to Illinois's department of agriculture, your local health department, and your county or city's planning office. Crosodo is a clothing brand for cottage bakers, not a law firm.