Missouri Zoning & Land Use Laws
Zoning regulations, ADU laws, short-term rental rules, and land use policies for Missouri. Source-cited from state legislation and municipal codes.
Total Cities
945
Total Counties
115
ADU State Law
No state law
Lot Split Law
No state law
Cottage Food Law
Yes
Cities With Data
2
Cottage Food Law
Missouri Cottage Food Law (Missouri Revised Statutes Section 196.298): Missouri allows home-based food production and direct sale of certain non-potentially-hazardous foods without a food establishment permit or inspection. Permitted products include baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, dried herbs, popcorn, and similar shelf-stable items. Annual gross revenue limit of $50,000 per year. Direct-to-consumer sales from the home, at farmers markets, and community events. Online sales with in-person delivery are permitted. No retail or wholesale distribution. Products must be labeled with: producer name and home address, product name, ingredient list in descending order, net weight, and 'Made in a Home Kitchen Not Inspected by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.' No state permit required. Missouri updated its cottage food law in 2023 to include broader permitted products and clarify online sales provisions. Missouri does not require registration for cottage food producers operating under the $50,000 annual cap.
Missouri Cities with Zoning Data
Source: Missouri State Legislature. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source