Cottage Food Laws by State
Florida Cottage Food Laws
Florida has a permissive cottage food law that allows home bakers and food producers to sell a wide range of shelf-stable products without a permit or inspection. The 2021 Home Sweet Home Act raised the cap to $250,000 and expanded permitted sales channels.
Annual cap
$250,000
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Florida cottage food law.
Baked Goods
Permitted- Cakes and cupcakes
- Cookies and brownies
- Muffins and quick breads
- Yeast breads and rolls
- Fruit pies (cream and custard pies require refrigeration and are not permitted)
- Cake pops and dipped treats
- Donuts and pastries
Candies and Confections
Permitted- Chocolates and fudge
- Hard candies and lollipops
- Toffee and caramel (shelf-stable)
- Cake truffles
Preserved and Dry Goods
Permitted- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Honey and honeycomb
- Dried herbs and spices
- Roasted nuts and trail mix
- Granola and cereal
- Popcorn and flavored popcorn
- Dried pasta (no egg)
Beverages
Permitted- Coffee (roasted or ground, not brewed)
- Dry tea blends
What You Cannot Sell
These product types are not covered by the Florida cottage food law and require a commercial kitchen license.
- Meat, poultry, and seafood products
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter)
- Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Canned low-acid vegetables
Where You Can Sell
Florida permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Flea markets
Direct consumer sales at flea markets are permitted.
Roadside stands
Allowed when selling directly to consumers.
Annual Sales Cap
$250,000
One of the highest caps in the country. Raised from $50,000 by the 2021 Home Sweet Home Act.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or inspection is required to sell cottage food in Florida.
What a Compliant Florida Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, FL
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil; Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla; Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, FD&C Colors; Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Red 40.
Contains:
Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Florida must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
| Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight |
| Business name |
| Business address |
| Product name |
| Net weight |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Florida.
Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.
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Florida Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Florida does not require any permit, license, or inspection for cottage food producers.
You can take orders online, but sales must be completed as direct in-person transactions. You cannot ship products through carriers like USPS or UPS.
Yes. Farmers markets are a popular venue for Florida cottage food sellers. Check with the market operator for any additional vendor requirements.
Yes. Florida specifically permits cottage food sales at flea markets, which is broader than many other states.
Law reference: Florida Cottage Food Law (Florida Statutes, Section 500.80) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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