Home Business in Montgomery County, OH (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
Home-occupation permits are issued by your city, village or township, not by Montgomery County. Townships may require a zoning certificate before a use begins under Ohio Revised Code 519.16.
Home Occupation Permits in Montgomery County, Ohio
Some RestrictionsORC 519.16
The board of township trustees may provide for a system of zoning certificates, may establish and fill the position of township zoning inspector...
Cottage Food Operations
Ohio's cottage food law is statewide, run by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, not Montgomery County. A cottage food operation needs no license, registration, fee or inspection, but products must carry the required home-produced label.
Cottage Food Rules in Montgomery County, Ohio
Some RestrictionsORC 3715.023(A)(5)
The label shall state 'This product is home produced.' in ten-point type.
Home Daycare
Home child care in Montgomery County is licensed by the state (ODJFS / Department of Children and Youth) under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5104, not by the county. A Type B family child care home may care for up to six children.
In-Home Daycare Rules in Montgomery County, Ohio
Some RestrictionsORC 5104.02(A)
No person, firm, organization, institution, or agency shall operate, establish, manage, conduct, or maintain a child care center or type A family child care home without a license.
Home Business by City in Montgomery County
1 cities in Montgomery County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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