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Cottage food laws by state

Every state has different rules for selling homemade food. Pick yours to see revenue caps, allowed items, and what you need to get started.

Cottage food questions

What is a cottage food law?: State laws that let you sell certain homemade foods without a commercial kitchen. Most states have one, with varying limits on what you can sell and how much you can earn.
Do I need a license to sell food from home?: Depends on your state. Some require a permit or registration, others just need you to follow labeling rules. Check your state above.
Can I sell cottage food online?: Growing number of states allow online sales, but many still require in-person or direct sales only. Your state’s law will specify.
What foods can I sell from home?: Most states allow non-potentially-hazardous foods: baked goods, jams, honey, candy, dried herbs. Meat, dairy, and canned goods are usually restricted.
Is there a revenue limit?: Most states cap annual revenue between $25,000 and $75,000. A few states have no cap. Florida is the most generous at $250,000.

What You're Really Making

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Recipe Pricing Calculator

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Pickup Window Planner

Plan your pickup windows before you post. Set days, hours, and capacity so customers pick a slot instead of flooding your DMs.

Cottage Food Label Generator

Pick your state, add your product details, and download a print-ready label that meets your local cottage food requirements.

Order Deposit Calculator

Figure out the right deposit for custom orders. See what you'd lose on a no-show at different deposit levels.

Drop Capacity Calculator

How many orders can you actually handle? Enter your prep time and available hours to find your real limit before you post.