Ripon, CA · San Joaquin County
Cottage Food Permit Application
Ripon residents applying to operate a cottage food business at a residence use this application to request a city permit.
What this form is
This application requests a city permit for a cottage food operation at a residential property and asks for applicant and site details, food type, sales and operating information, and employee information. Applicants must obtain a county Class A or Class B permit first and include a copy; the packet also describes operating requirements and includes applicant and property owner or manager signature lines. The packet lists a 2026 fee of $192.
Who needs it
A resident seeking a Ripon permit to operate a cottage food business at a home should complete the application and include a valid county Class A or Class B permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, property owner or manager sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Cottage Food Permit Application packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and site information, food type, operating details, and required signatures and dates.
- 3
Gather Required Attachment
Obtain a valid county Class A or Class B permit and include a copy.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachment to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Cottage Food Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if applicable, the property owner or manager; it does not require notarization.
- Who uses the Cottage Food Permit Application?
- A resident applying for a Ripon permit to operate a cottage food business at a residential property completes the application.
- What must I include with the application?
- The packet says applicants must first obtain a county Class A or Class B permit and furnish a copy of a valid permit with the application.
- How do I submit the Cottage Food Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Cottage Food Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ripon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.