Cottage food laws in Clackamas County, OR
Clackamas County is a county in Oregon (pop. 420,925). Under Oregon's Good-tier cottage food law (sales cap: 50000), home bakers must still clear local zoning and health rules in this county. Registration path: Depends. Start with Oregon Department of Agriculture (state cottage food page linked below), then confirm Clackamas County health and planning requirements. Local notes for Clackamas County: home kitchen restricted; inspection not required; home occupation permit not required. Oregon cottage food law (ORS §616.723) confirmed via state baseline. SB 643 (2023) raised cap to $50,000, expanded product list, and permitted online/mail/event sales. Food handler certification required. Pets prohibited from food prep area. Clackamas County local zoning not specifically researched; based on state baseline with no county override found. Download the free PDF reports below for a portable summary, and always re-check official sources before you sell.
Clackamas County cottage food reports
Zoning, permits, health department rules, and local sources for Clackamas County.
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Download state PDFTier: Good
Oregon has a Good-tier cottage food law — solid baseline with moderate restrictions, typically a high sales cap (often $50K+) and standard direct-to-consumer rules. Workable for most home bakers with reasonable scale plans.
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 Clackamas County
State baseline: ORS §616.723
- Home kitchen allowed
- Conditional
- Restrictions
- Oregon cottage food law (ORS §616.723, amended by SB 643, 2023) allows packaged non-TCS foods from residential dwellings. Annual sales cap $50,000 (CPI-adjusted). Allowed: baked goods, confectionery items, coffee beans, teas, popcorn, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, fruit butters, nut mixes, repackaged freeze-dried foods, repackaged dried/dehydrated foods, powdered drink mixes. Cannabis-containing foods excluded. Food handler certification (ORS 624.570) required. Registration may or may not be required depending on sales channels. Pets may not be in food preparation area.
- Separate dedicated kitchen
- No
- Pet restrictions
- Pets may not be in the food preparation area during production.
- Water supply
- No specific state requirement for cottage food operations beyond standard food safety.
- Handwashing
- Food handler certification required (ORS 624.570); handwashing required per food safety standards.
- Food storage
- Non-TCS shelf-stable foods only.
- Inspection required
- No
- Inspection trigger
- No routine inspection required for cottage food operations under ORS §616.723.
- Home occupation permit
- Conditional
- Permit details
- Clackamas County has home occupation provisions in its zoning code. Unincorporated areas require county zoning compliance. Incorporated areas (Oregon City, Lake Oswego, West Linn, etc.) have city-specific home occupation rules. Operators should verify with Clackamas County Community Development or local municipality. Oregon cottage food law does not preempt local zoning.
- Local business license
- Varies
- On-site customer pickup
- Yes
- On-site signage
- Conditional
- Delivery / pickup
- Direct sales from home, online, mail, and at events permitted. May also sell to retailers (with Domestic Kitchen Bakery License ~$50/year alternative pathway). Cannot sell to institutions (schools, day care centers, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants, correctional facilities).
- Max employees in home
- Not specified in state cottage food law; local home occupation rules vary.
- Relevant code section
- ORS §616.723 (Oregon cottage food); Clackamas County Zoning Ordinance (home occupation provisions).
Oregon cottage food law (ORS §616.723) confirmed via state baseline. SB 643 (2023) raised cap to $50,000, expanded product list, and permitted online/mail/event sales. Food handler certification required. Pets prohibited from food prep area. Clackamas County local zoning not specifically researched; based on state baseline with no county override found.
Oregon Revised Statutes §616.723, Food establishments in residential dwellings (as amended by Oregon SB 643, 2023 Regular Session)
Full Oregon state report (with PDF download) →Verbatim excerpt616.723. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Food" and "food establishment" have the meanings given those terms in ORS 616.695. "Food" does not include any article containing cannabis. (b) "Potentially hazardous" means requiring temperature control due to the capacity to support the rapid and progressive growth of infectious microorganisms or the growth of toxic microorganisms. (c) "Retailer" means a person who engages in the business of selling consumer goods to retail buyers. "Retailer" includes coffee shops and excludes restaurants. (2) ORS 616.695 to 616.755 do not apply to a food establishment if: (a) The food establishment is located in a residential dwelling; (b) The foods prepared at the food establishment for public distribution are packaged and not potentially hazardous, including but not limited to baked goods, confectionary items, coffee beans, teas, popcorn, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, fruit butters, nut mixes, repackaged freeze-dried foods, repackaged dried and dehydrated foods and powdered drink mixes; (c) The food bears on its label a statement and product information as described in subsection (6) of this section informing consumers that the product is not prepared in an inspected food establishment; (d) The annual gross sales of foods prepared at the food establishment do not exceed $50,000, adjusted annually for inflation pursuant to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items); and (e) Each individual involved in the preparation of food at the food establishment for public distribution has successfully completed a food handler training program and holds a certificate issued under ORS 624.570.
Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB643 →
Clackamas County cottage food — FAQ
Do I need a permit to sell cottage food in Clackamas County, Oregon?
Home occupation permit: Conditional. Clackamas County has home occupation provisions in its zoning code. Unincorporated areas require county zoning compliance. Incorporated areas (Oregon City, Lake Oswego, West Linn, etc.) have city-specific home occupation rules. Operators should verify with Clackamas County Community Development or local municipality. Oregon cottage food law does not preempt local zoning. State cottage food registration may also apply — check the Oregon guide at https://crosodo.com/states/oregon.
Is a health inspection required for home bakers in Clackamas County?
Inspection: No. Trigger: No routine inspection required for cottage food operations under ORS §616.723.. Non-TCS baked goods are often exempt from kitchen inspection under state cottage food law, but local rules can differ.
What foods can I sell under Oregon cottage food law in Clackamas County?
Packaged, non-potentially-hazardous foods made in a residential dwelling are permitted, including baked goods, confectionery items, coffee beans, teas, popcorn, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, fruit butters, nut mixes, repackaged freeze-dried foods, repackaged dried and dehydrated foods, and powdered drink mixes. Cannabis-containing foods are excluded. Direct sales to end users are permitted in any manner — from home, online, through the mail, and at events. County zoning does not expand the state product list — if a food is banned by Oregon, it stays banned. Verify with the state agency before selling.
What is the sales cap for cottage food in Oregon?
Oregon state law lists cottage food sales at 50000. There is typically no separate county sales cap, but local permits or zoning can still limit operations.
Do I need a home occupation permit in Clackamas County?
Home occupation permit: Conditional. Clackamas County has home occupation provisions in its zoning code. Unincorporated areas require county zoning compliance. Incorporated areas (Oregon City, Lake Oswego, West Linn, etc.) have city-specific home occupation rules. Operators should verify with Clackamas County Community Development or local municipality. Oregon cottage food law does not preempt local zoning.
Where to verify Clackamas County rules
Clackamas County vs. bordering counties
| Regulation | Clackamas County This county | Marion County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home kitchen allowed | Conditional | Yes | Yes |
| Separate dedicated kitchen | No | No | No |
| Pets allowed | Pets may not be in the food preparation area during production. | Animals excluded from food production area during production | No specific state cottage food pet restriction specified |
| Inspection required | No | No | No |
| On-site customer pickup | Yes | Yes | Conditional |
| On-site signage | Conditional | Conditional | Conditional |
| Delivery / pickup | Direct sales from home, online, mail, and at events permitted. May also sell to retailers (with Domestic Kitchen Bakery License ~$50/year a… | Direct sales at farmers markets, roadside stands, events, home, and online; indirect sales to retailers allowed within $50,000 cap | Direct-to-consumer sales and indirect (limited retail) under ORS §616.723. $50,000 annual cap. Online and mail delivery permitted. City of … |
| Home occupation permit | Conditional | Varies | Yes |
| Local business license | Varies | Varies | Yes |
| Restrictions | Oregon cottage food law (ORS §616.723, amended by SB 643, 2023) allows packaged non-TCS foods from residential dwellings. Annual sales cap … | ODA Domestic Kitchen Business license required; $50,000 annual gross sales cap; food handler card required; no TCS foods; labeling required | Oregon allows sales from residential dwelling under ORS §616.723. $50,000 annual sales cap. Food handler certification required. Registrati… |
| Food storage | Non-TCS shelf-stable foods only. | Non-TCS foods stored in sanitary conditions | Standard home kitchen storage for approved non-TCS foods |
| Population | 420,925 | 345,815 | 599,541 |
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