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New Hampshire Cottage Food Laws
Everything you need to know about selling homemade food from your kitchen in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire is one of the few states where cottage food producers can legally sell wholesale to retail stores and restaurants — most states ban this entirely — but only if they get the $150 Homestead License.
Overview
New Hampshire receives a grade of B (Friendly) for cottage food friendliness. The state has no annual revenue cap. Sellers need product labeling. Online sales are allowed, and delivery is permitted. Allowed items include Baked goods, Candy, Jams, Jellies, Pickles, and Condiments, and 6 more categories. Restricted items include Low-acid canned foods, Fermented foods, Meat products, and Pet food, among others. Two-tier system with no revenue cap for either tier. Unlicensed operators can sell at farmers markets, farm stands, and from home only. Licensed Homestead operators ($150/year fee) can also sell online, wholesale, to retail stores, and via mail order. Licensed operations require a kitchen inspection. Some items (non-standard jams, acidified foods) require lab testing before sale. Must operate from primary residence — no commercial kitchens. Interstate sales prohibited.
Annual revenue cap
No cap
Requirements
✓No license required
✓Labeling required
✓Delivery allowed
✓Online sales allowed
Sales channels
What you can sell
What you can't sell
Notes
Two-tier system with no revenue cap for either tier. Unlicensed operators can sell at farmers markets, farm stands, and from home only. Licensed Homestead operators ($150/year fee) can also sell online, wholesale, to retail stores, and via mail order. Licensed operations require a kitchen inspection. Some items (non-standard jams, acidified foods) require lab testing before sale. Must operate from primary residence — no commercial kitchens. Interstate sales prohibited.
Frequently asked questions about New Hampshire cottage food laws
Common questions about selling homemade food in New Hampshire, updated for 2026.
- Can you sell food from home in New Hampshire in 2026?
- Yes, New Hampshire has a cottage food law that allows selling homemade food from a residential kitchen. No license or permit is required to start selling. New Hampshire earns a grade of B (Friendly) for cottage food friendliness.
- Do I need a license to sell food from home in New Hampshire?
- No, New Hampshire does not require a license or permit to sell cottage food from your home kitchen. However, proper product labeling is required.
- How much money can you make selling cottage food in New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire has no annual revenue cap on cottage food sales. There is no legal limit on how much you can earn selling homemade food from your kitchen.
- What foods can you sell from home in New Hampshire?
- In New Hampshire, allowed cottage food items include Baked goods, Candy, Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Condiments, Dried goods, Granola, Nuts, Honey, Maple syrup, and Freeze-dried items (licensed only). Items you cannot sell under cottage food law include Low-acid canned foods, Fermented foods, Meat products, Pet food, and Perishable foods.
- Can I sell jams from home in New Hampshire?
- Yes, jams are on the list of allowed cottage food items in New Hampshire. All cottage food products must be sold according to New Hampshire's labeling, sales channel, and other requirements.
- Can I sell honey from home in New Hampshire?
- Yes, honey is on the list of allowed cottage food items in New Hampshire. All cottage food products must be sold according to New Hampshire's labeling, sales channel, and other requirements.
- Can I sell pickles from home in New Hampshire?
- Yes, pickles are on the list of allowed cottage food items in New Hampshire. All cottage food products must be sold according to New Hampshire's labeling, sales channel, and other requirements.
- Can I sell fermented foods in New Hampshire under cottage food laws?
- No, fermented foods are restricted under New Hampshire's cottage food law. Selling fermented foods typically requires a commercial kitchen license or other permits.
- Can you sell cottage food online in New Hampshire?
- Yes, New Hampshire allows online sales of cottage food products. Delivery and shipping within the state are also permitted.
- Can I sell at farmers markets in New Hampshire?
- Yes, farmers markets are an approved sales channel for cottage food in New Hampshire. Other allowed channels include Farm stands, Home sales, Online sales (licensed only), Wholesale (licensed only), Retail stores (licensed only), Mail order (licensed only), and Delivery (licensed only).
- What labeling is required for cottage food in New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire requires labeling on all cottage food products. Labels typically must include your business name, address, product name, ingredients list, allergen warnings, net weight, and a disclaimer stating the product was made in a home kitchen. Check your state's specific requirements for exact label content.
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Disclaimer:This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Cottage food laws change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling. OrderPost is not responsible for any actions taken based on this information.