Home Business in Putnam County, FL (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Putnam County, Florida.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
Unincorporated Putnam County allows a home occupation by right on residential or agricultural property only if the business stays clearly secondary to the home's residential use and meets employee, vehicle and equipment limits. Cross a threshold, such as three or more outside employees, and a special use permit takes over.
Home Occupation Zoning Rules, Putnam County FL
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-110(7)(a), (b)(1)(i), (b)(2)(i)
a.Defined. A "home occupation," also known as a "home based business," is a business, profession, occupation or trade conducted entirely within a residential building or structure accessory thereto, which is clearly accessory, incidental and secondary to the use of the building for dwelling purposes and does not change the residential character or appearance of such building and property. ... i...
Signage Rules
A home occupation in unincorporated Putnam County can display only one sign, and it cannot be illuminated, cannot exceed two square feet, and must be mounted flat against the wall near the main entrance. Any other exterior change to advertise the business is barred outright.
Home Business Sign Limits, Putnam County FL
Significant RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-110(7)(c)(1)(ii)
ii.There shall be no change in outside appearance of building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation, except that one non-illuminated sign, not exceeding two square feet in area, may be mounted flat against the wall of the building, at a position not more than two feet from the main entrance to the building.
Customer Traffic Restrictions
A home occupation in unincorporated Putnam County cannot generate parking or traffic beyond what a residence without a business would normally produce, and any parking it does need must be met off the street on the owner's own lot. Exceeding the residential-level threshold triggers a special use permit.
Home Business Traffic Limits, Putnam County FL
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-110(7)(b)(1)(ii), (c)(1)(iii)
ii.Parking generated by the business may not be greater in volume than would normally be expected at a similar residence where no business is conducted; ... iii.No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood and any need for parking, generated by the conduct of such home occupation, shall be met off the stre...
Home Daycare
A family day care home caring for six or fewer children is allowed by right in any residential or agricultural zoning district in unincorporated Putnam County under LDC § 45-171(a), provided it is licensed under F.S. ch. 402.
Putnam County Home Daycare Zoning Rule
Light RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-171(a)
Sec. 45-171. - Child day care centers.(a)Family day care homes.(1)A family day care home providing care for six or less children shall be allowed in any residential or agricultural zoning district. Any family day care home which provides care for more than six children shall be considered a child care center and be subject to the requirements of subsection (b) below.(2)Such homes must be proper...
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