Cottage food laws in Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County is a county in Oregon (pop. 79,904). 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 Umatilla County health and planning requirements via the planning / zoning links on this page. Local notes for Umatilla County: home kitchen allowed; inspection not required; home occupation permit not required. Umatilla County requires a Conditional Use Permit for home occupations/cottage industries under UCDC §152.616-617. This is a county-level layer on top of state cottage food law. CUP fee is $250 plus notice costs, annual review required. State food law (ORS §616.723, amended 2023 per SB 643) sets the food safety framework with $50,000 annual cap. Food handler certification required at state level. Download the free PDF reports below for a portable summary, and always re-check official sources before you sell.
Umatilla County cottage food reports
Zoning, permits, health department rules, and local sources for Umatilla County.
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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.
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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 Umatilla County
State baseline: ORS §616.723
- Home kitchen allowed
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Residential dwelling allowed. Only non-potentially-hazardous foods permitted. Cannabis-containing foods excluded. May not sell to institutions (caterers, schools, day care, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, restaurants). Pets may not be in the food preparation area during production.
- Separate dedicated kitchen
- No
- Pet restrictions
- Pets not allowed in food preparation area during food production per ORS 616.723 / ODA rules.
- Water supply
- Potable water supply required.
- Handwashing
- Food handler certification required (ORS 624.570); proper handwashing is part of food handler training.
- Food storage
- Non-potentially-hazardous shelf-stable foods must be stored appropriately to maintain safety.
- Inspection required
- No
- Inspection trigger
- No routine inspection required. ODA may respond to complaints.
- Home occupation permit
- Conditional
- Permit details
- Umatilla County Development Code (UCDC) §152.616 and §152.617 require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for home occupations/cottage industries in most zones. CUP application fee is $250 plus notice costs. The CUP process requires public review and typically takes 6-8 weeks. Criteria include: business must be secondary to residential use, operated by resident or employee of resident, conducted within the dwelling or associated buildings, and no detrimental impacts to neighbors. Annual review for compliance required.
- Local business license
- Varies
- On-site customer pickup
- Conditional
- On-site signage
- Conditional
- Delivery / pickup
- Direct sales to end users permitted from home, online, through the mail, and at events. Sales to retailers permitted under specific conditions. Cannot sell to institutions.
- Max employees in home
- Home occupation must be operated by resident or employee of resident. No outside employees per UCDC home occupation standards.
- Relevant code section
- UCDC §152.616 (Home Occupation); UCDC §152.617 (Cottage Industry); Oregon ORS §616.723
Umatilla County requires a Conditional Use Permit for home occupations/cottage industries under UCDC §152.616-617. This is a county-level layer on top of state cottage food law. CUP fee is $250 plus notice costs, annual review required. State food law (ORS §616.723, amended 2023 per SB 643) sets the food safety framework with $50,000 annual cap. Food handler certification required at state level.
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 →
Umatilla County cottage food — FAQ
Do I need a permit to sell cottage food in Umatilla County, Oregon?
Home occupation permit: Conditional. Umatilla County Development Code (UCDC) §152.616 and §152.617 require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for home occupations/cottage industries in most zones. CUP application fee is $250 plus notice costs. The CUP process requires public review and typically takes 6-8 weeks. Criteria include: business must be secondary to residential use, operated by resident or employee of resident, conducted within the dwelling or associated buildings, and no detrimental impacts to neighbors. Annual review for compliance required. 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 Umatilla County?
Inspection: No. Trigger: No routine inspection required. ODA may respond to complaints.. 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 Umatilla 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 Umatilla County?
Home occupation permit: Conditional. Umatilla County Development Code (UCDC) §152.616 and §152.617 require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for home occupations/cottage industries in most zones. CUP application fee is $250 plus notice costs. The CUP process requires public review and typically takes 6-8 weeks. Criteria include: business must be secondary to residential use, operated by resident or employee of resident, conducted within the dwelling or associated buildings, and no detrimental impacts to neighbors. Annual review for compliance required.
Where to verify Umatilla County rules
Umatilla County vs. bordering counties
| Regulation | Umatilla County This county | Grant County | Morrow County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home kitchen allowed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Separate dedicated kitchen | No | No | No |
| Pets allowed | Pets not allowed in food preparation area during food production per ORS 616.723 / ODA rules. | Pets not allowed in food preparation area during food production per ORS 616.723 / ODA rules. Label must note presence of pets in home if a… | Pets not allowed in food preparation area during food production per ORS 616.723 / ODA rules. Label must note presence of pets in home if a… |
| Inspection required | No | No | No |
| On-site customer pickup | Conditional | Yes | Yes |
| On-site signage | Conditional | Conditional | Conditional |
| Delivery / pickup | Direct sales to end users permitted from home, online, through the mail, and at events. Sales to retailers permitted under specific conditi… | Direct sales to end users permitted from home, online, through the mail, and at events. Sales to retailers permitted under specific conditi… | Direct sales to end users permitted from home, online, through the mail, and at events. Sales to retailers permitted under specific conditi… |
| Home occupation permit | Conditional | Conditional | Conditional |
| Local business license | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Restrictions | Residential dwelling allowed. Only non-potentially-hazardous foods permitted. Cannabis-containing foods excluded. May not sell to instituti… | Residential dwelling allowed. Only non-potentially-hazardous foods permitted. Annual sales cap $50,000 (CPI-adjusted; $51,200 in 2025). Can… | Residential dwelling allowed. Only non-potentially-hazardous foods permitted. Annual sales cap $50,000 (CPI-adjusted; $51,200 in 2025). Can… |
| Food storage | Non-potentially-hazardous shelf-stable foods must be stored appropriately to maintain safety. | Non-potentially-hazardous shelf-stable foods must be stored appropriately. Separate storage for cottage food ingredients, packaging, and la… | Non-potentially-hazardous shelf-stable foods must be stored appropriately. Separate storage for cottage food ingredients, packaging, and la… |
| Population | 79,904 | 7,483 | 11,603 |
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