St. Helena, CA · Napa County
Cottage Food Operation Application
St. Helena residents use this application to request city approval to operate a cottage food business from a home within city limits.
What this form is
This application is for residents who want to operate a Cottage Food Operation from their home in St. Helena. Before submitting, applicants must obtain Napa County Environmental Health Class A Registration or Class B Permit, a city business license, and, in specified cases, a Minor Use Permit. The form asks for applicant and property owner details, county approval, business and food information, operating details, and compliance statements.
Who needs it
St. Helena residents planning to operate a cottage food business from home must complete this application and obtain the approvals listed on the form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Community Development Department Planning Division at 1088 College Ave., St. Helena, CA 94574. The form lists a $200 processing fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; attach a copy of your Napa County registration or permit, and sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Cottage Food Operation Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property owner details, business information, food and sales details, and the requested operation description.
- 3
Gather Required Approvals
Obtain the required Napa County Environmental Health registration or permit and city business license; obtain a Minor Use Permit if required. Attach a copy of the county approval.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department Planning Division at 1088 College Ave. The form lists a $200 processing fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Cottage Food Operation Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. Attach a copy of your Napa County registration or permit.
- How do I submit the Cottage Food Operation Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department Planning Division at 1088 College Ave., St. Helena, CA 94574. The form lists a $200 processing fee.
- What approvals must I obtain before submitting?
- The form says to obtain Napa County Environmental Health Class A Registration or Class B Permit and a City of St. Helena Business License. A Minor Use Permit is required in specified cases.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property owner information, county health approval, food and sales details, operating information, and compliance statements.