Home Business in Martin County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
Martin County allows a home occupation as an accessory use in residential districts, but its own Land Development Regulations defer entirely to state law. LDR § 3.201.C.2.k permits a home occupation in Category A, B and C districts provided the use complies with Florida's home-based business statute, F.S. § 559.955.
Martin County Home Occupation Zoning Rule
Few RestrictionsMartin County LDR §§ 3.3, 3.201.C.2.k
Home occupation. Any for-profit activity carried out within, or on the same lot as a residential dwelling unit, by a resident of such dwelling unit. ... 2.In all Category "A," "B," "C" districts, the following shall be permitted as an accessory to residential uses: ... k.Home occupation, provided such use shall comply with F.S. § 559.955.
Home Daycare
LDR Section 3.67 caps a family day care home at eight children at any one time, including the caregiver's own kids, and requires state licensing compliance. The use is limited to single-family detached dwellings only, so zero lot line and townhouse units cannot host a family day care.
Martin County Family Day Care Home Rules
Some RestrictionsMartin County LDR § 3.67 (Day care, family)
3.67.A.Family day care operations shall comply with all licensing and other requirements of the state of Florida.3.67.B.The maximum number of children under care at one time shall be eight, including those of related to the caregiver.3.67.C.Family day care shall only be conducted in a single-family detached dwelling, not in other single-family dwelling unit types such as zero lot line or townho...
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