5 rules for unincorporated Harford County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Harford County zones under its own charter authority. Chapter 267 of the County Code allows a home occupation as an accessory use in residential districts, provided it stays incidental to the dwelling and is carried on by the people who live there.
Harford County keeps home-business signs small. Under Chapter 267 a home occupation in a residential district may display one lighted sign no larger than two square feet, mounted flat against the building rather than freestanding.
Harford County caps the hours a home business may serve the public. Under Chapter 267 no home occupation may be open to the public between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., keeping customer activity within ordinary residential bounds.
Maryland lets you sell home-produced cottage foods without a Department license. Under Health-General §21-330.1 and COMAR 10.15.03, non-hazardous foods made in a residential kitchen may be sold direct, at farmers markets, and online, up to $50,000 in annual sales.
Md. Code, Health-General §21-330.1
A cottage food business is not required to be licensed by the Department if the owner of the cottage food business complies with this section.
Running a family child care home in Harford County requires state registration, not a license. Under COMAR 13A.15 and the Education Article, a provider registered with the State Department of Education may care for up to 8 children in the residence.
COMAR 13A.15.02.01
An individual may not operate a family child care home unless: (1) Both the individual and the home meet the requirements for registration set forth in this subtitle; and (2) The individual possesses a valid certificate of registration.
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