Cottage Food Operations: Isleton vs Rancho Cordova
How do cottage food operations rules compare between Isleton, CA and Rancho Cordova, CA?
Rancho Cordova has fewer restrictions than Isleton.
Isleton, CA
Sacramento County
Cottage food operations are allowed as a home occupation in unincorporated Sacramento County under Zoning Code Section 3.9.3.F, with only one employee/partner reporting to the residence. The County Environmental Management Department registers Class A and permits Class B operations under California's Homemade Food Act (Health & Safety Code 113758).
View full Isleton rules →Rancho Cordova, CA
Sacramento County
California AB 1616 and AB 1240 allow Class A and Class B Cottage Food Operations to sell approved low-risk foods from a home kitchen after Sacramento County Environmental Management registration. Sacramento County also participates in AB 626 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations, expanding allowed home food sales.
View full Rancho Cordova rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Isleton | Rancho Cordova |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning basis | Home occupation, Zoning Code 3.9.3.F | - |
| On-site staff | One employee or partner may report to the residence | - |
| Class A (direct sales) | Registration; fee $297; sales cap $75,000 (state law) | - |
| Class B (direct + indirect) | Permit + home inspection; fee $513; sales cap $150,000 (state law) | - |
| Regulator | County Environmental Management Dept (EMD) | - |
| State law | CA Homemade Food Act, HSC 113758 (AB 1616) | - |
| State Law | - | AB 1616 and AB 1240 |
| MEHKO | - | AB 626 Sac County opt-in |
| Registration | - | Sac County EMD |
| Sales Cap | - | 150,000 dollars annual |
| Labeling | - | Required |
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Isleton FAQ
Can I sell homemade food from my house in unincorporated Sacramento County?
Yes. Cottage food operations are allowed as a home occupation under Zoning Code Section 3.9.3.F, with only one employee or partner reporting to the residence. You must register (Class A) or get a permit (Class B) from the County Environmental Management Department, and obtain a County business license. The kitchen must be residential and you must follow EMD conditions.
What's the difference between Class A and Class B?
Class A operations sell only directly to consumers and require registration with no routine home inspection (County fee $297). Class B operations may also sell indirectly through permitted retailers and require a permit with a home inspection (County fee $513). Under California law, Class A is capped at $75,000 and Class B at $150,000 in gross annual sales.
Rancho Cordova FAQ
Can I sell home-baked cookies from my Rancho Cordova kitchen?
Yes, as a Class A or Class B Cottage Food Operation registered with Sacramento County Environmental Management. Approved foods only.
Can I sell home-cooked meals?
Yes, Sacramento County has opted in to AB 626 MEHKOs, which allow permitted home kitchens to sell meals with an inspection and annual limits.
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