Cottage Food Operations
As of Jan. 1, 2013, State law was changed to allow private homes to be used for preparation and packaging of some food products for sale to consumers under certain conditions.
Qualifying as a Cottage Food Operator
The following is an overview of requirements. For the complete text of the law, please view: California State Assembly Bill 1616.
Criteria | Class A | Class B |
---|---|---|
Cottage Food |
|
|
Approved Foods | Baked goods such as cakes (without cream), cookies, bread, scones, candies, nuts, granola, etc. (see California Department of Public Health Approved Cottage Foods list for complete list) | Baked goods such as cakes (without cream), cookies, bread, scones, candies, nuts, granola, etc. (see California Department of Public Health Approved Cottage Foods list for complete list) |
Gross Sales Limit |
|
|
Application and Fees |
|
|
Inspections |
|
|
Current Documents
Application Forms
- Cottage Food Operation Planning Department Authorization Form (PDF)
- Cottage Food Operation Registration Class A (PDF)
- Cottage Food Operation Permit Application Class B (PDF)
- Cottage Food Operations Guidelines (PDF)
For additional information about the Cottage Food Program, please contact the Napa County Environmental Health Division.
Additional Requirements
Contact your local city and county planning agencies and finance departments regarding Use Permits and Business Licenses. For a CFO operating in a residence located only in unincorporated areas outside the city limits of Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga, contact:
- Terri Abraham
- Napa County Planning, Building and Environmental Services Department
1195 Third Street
Suite 201
Napa, CA 94559 - Phone: 707-299-1331
Links
- California Department of Public Health - Cottage Food
- AB1616 - Cottage Food Law (PDF)
See the Napa County Cottage Food Operations Zoning Ordinance (for unincorporated areas outside the city limits of Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga only).
-
Environmental Health Division
Physical Address
1195 Third Street
2nd Floor
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707-253-4471Fax: 707-253-4545
Office Hours
By Appointment Only-
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Counter Hours-
Wells and Onsite Wastewater
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
By Appointment Only-
Wells and Onsite Wastewater
Monday – Friday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Consumer Protection, CUPA/Pollution Prevention, & Solid Waste
Well and Onsite Wastewater Inspection Requests
707-253-4135