California counties & MEHKO adoption
Home kitchensBelow is the same roll call we maintain alongside the MEHKO community list for California. Cities and counties turn programs on, pause them, or change rules—always confirm with the environmental health agency that actually issues your permit.
Some cities operate their own environmental health departments even within a county program. For example, Los Angeles County notes that Pasadena, Long Beach, and Vernon are excluded from the LA County program.
Even inside California, new counties or cities can vote in MEHKO ordinances—or pause intake—after this page is published. Watch your board of supervisors agendas, city council packets, and the MEHKO.org participating-counties list for the freshest picture before you invest in equipment or menus.
Other states — MEHKO-style bills to watch
Outside California, laws use different names and scopes (sometimes “microenterprise home kitchens,” sometimes broader cottage-food updates). The rows below link to official sources we know of—not endorsements and not legal advice. Status can change with every legislative session.
Senate Bill 5605 (2025–26 regular session) concerns authorizing and permitting microenterprise home kitchen operations. Funding, committee action, and effective dates can change—use the legislature’s bill page for the latest status.
View official bill / sourceDon’t see your state? Search your legislature’s site for “microenterprise home kitchen,” “MEHKO,” or “cottage food” and read the enrolled or introduced text directly.