Florida Cottage Food Law

Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Florida (2026)

Everything you need to know about the Florida Cottage Food Law (FL Statute 500.80) — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.

$250,000

Revenue Limit

Annual limit under cottage food law

Allowed

Online Sales

Sell through your own website

No

Permit Required

Start selling right away

very business-friendly

Regulation Level

Florida is considered very business-friendly for home food

What You Can Sell in Florida

baked goods

candy

jams

jellies

honey

dried fruits

granola

popcorn

trail mix

roasted nuts

vinegar

dried herbs

Prohibited Products

meat

raw milk

canned low-acid foods

Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.

Florida Requirements Checklist

Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Florida under the Florida Cottage Food Law (FL Statute 500.80)
No Permit Needed

Florida does not require a permit for cottage food operations.

No Food Handler Cert Needed

Florida does not require a food handler certification.

No Kitchen Inspection Needed

Florida allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.

Labeling Requirements

Producer name and address

Product name and ingredients

Allergen information

"Made in a cottage food operation" disclaimer

Net weight or volume

Where You Can Sell in Florida

Direct Sales (from home)

Allowed in Florida

Online Sales (website)

Allowed in Florida

Farmers Markets

Allowed in Florida

Wholesale to Stores

Not permitted under Florida cottage food law

Start Your Home Food Business in Florida

Explore city-specific guides with local market data and business type recommendations

Farmers Markets in Florida

Florida allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Riverside Arts Market

Saturday · Year-round

Jacksonville, Riverside

Jacksonville Farmers Market

Daily · Year-round

Jacksonville, Downtown

Beach Boulevard Farmers Market

Sunday · Year-round

Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach

Food Events in Florida

Jacksonville Food Truck Festival
March
Jacksonville

Largest food truck gathering in Northeast Florida with 50+ vendors.

World of Nations Celebration
March
Jacksonville

Cultural food festival featuring homemade foods from 40+ countries.

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One Spark Festival
April
Jacksonville

Innovation festival in downtown Jacksonville with local food entrepreneur showcases.

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