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Home Business in Sedgwick County, KS (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sedgwick County, Kansas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Zoning & Home Occupation Permits

Under UZC Section IV-E, a home occupation may not occupy more than 50% of the dwelling's gross floor area and may employ no more than one non-resident person. Wichita requires a $35/year home-occupation license; unincorporated permits are handled through MAPD.

Home Occupation Permits in Sedgwick County, Kansas

Some Restrictions

Wichita-Sedgwick County UZC Sec. IV-E (Home Occupations)

The home occupation shall not occupy more than 50 percent of the gross floor area contained within the dwelling unit. No more than one person other than persons occupying such dwelling unit as their residence shall be employed in the home occupation.

Cottage Food Operations

Kansas is highly permissive: under K.S.A. 65-689, homemade foods that do not require time and temperature control for safety and are sold directly to the end consumer are exempt from food-establishment licensing and inspection, with no state revenue cap.

Cottage Food Rules in Sedgwick County, Kansas

Some Restrictions

K.S.A. 65-689

A person who produces food for distribution directly to the end consumer, if such food does not require time and temperature control for safety or specialized processing, as determined by the secretary.

Home Business by City in Sedgwick County

1 cities in Sedgwick County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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