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
Food Events in Florida
Jacksonville Food Truck Festival
Largest food truck gathering in Northeast Florida with 50+ vendors.
World of Nations Celebration
Cultural food festival featuring homemade foods from 40+ countries.
Visit WebsiteOne Spark Festival
Innovation festival in downtown Jacksonville with local food entrepreneur showcases.
Home Food Business Types in Florida
Start any of these home food businesses under the Florida Cottage Food Law (FL Statute 500.80)
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