In most cases, zoning constraints and food regulations do not allow a residential property to be used for the preparation and service of food for public consumption.

Exceptions

However, there are a couple of exceptions:

• Preparation of “cottage foods” and their sale at farmers markets and temporary events.
• Bed and Breakfast operation: defined as eight rooms or fewer for rent, is not required to have a food service permit if food is limited to only “continental breakfast.” Refer to COMAR 10.15.03.02(16)(a),(b),(c).

Note

This also will require a single family rental license for your home. The rental license can be obtained from our website.