6 rules for unincorporated Queens County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Queens home occupations are allowed in R1 through R10 districts under NYC Zoning Resolution 12-10. They must use no more than 25 percent of the home or 500 square feet, with one non-resident employee max.
NYC Zoning Resolution § 12-10 (Definitions — accessory use)
accessory use, or accessory — An "accessory use": is a use conducted on the same zoning lot as the principal use to which it is related (whether located within the same or an accessory building or other structure, or as an accessory use of land), except that, where specifically provided in the applicable district regulations or elsewhere in this Resolution, accessory docks, off-street parking o...
Queens home occupations may display one non-illuminated sign no larger than 1 square foot, flat-mounted to the building. ZR 22-32 bars window signs, flashing displays, and free-standing yard signs.
NYC Zoning Resolution §§ 22-22, 22-221, 22-25
22-22 Permitted Non-illuminated Accessory Signs — R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12. In all districts, as indicated, non-illuminated accessory signs are permitted as set forth in this Section, subject to the provisions of Section 22-24 (Additional Regulations). 22-221 Nameplates or identification signs — (a) For all buildings containing residences, one nameplate, with an area not exceeding...
Queens home occupations cannot generate more traffic than normal residential use. NYC Zoning Resolution 22-14 bars walk-in retail, group classes, and delivery patterns that exceed typical households.
NYC Zoning Resolution §§ 22-221, 22-25, 22-242
22-221 Nameplates or identification signs — R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12. (a) For all buildings containing residences, one nameplate, with an area not exceeding one square foot and indicating only the name or address of the occupant or a permitted occupation, is permitted for each dwelling unit or rooming unit. [...] 22-25 Number of Signs — R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12. Exce...
Queens home kitchens can sell only non-hazardous baked goods, jams, and dry mixes under the NYS Ag and Markets Article 20-C Home Processor Exemption, after inspection and proper home-kitchen labeling.
1 CRR-NY 276.4 (NYS Agriculture & Markets — Home Processor Exemption)
Home Processing — Overview: If you plan to make foods such as certain baked goods, jellies, or snack mixes, you may qualify for a Home Processor Exemption. This will allow you to prepare food in your home kitchen for wholesale or retail sale at agricultural farm venues. You will be exempt from Article 20-C licensing. [...] In general, these rules apply to home processors: All items are for mark...
Queens home day care is regulated by NYS OCFS under 18 NYCRR 416 and 417. Family day care (up to 6 kids) needs registration; group family day care (up to 12 with an assistant) needs a license.
NYC does not issue a standalone Queens home-occupation permit. Operators self-certify ZR 12-10 compliance and secure any DCWP industry license and an NYS sales tax Certificate of Authority.
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