Indiana Cottage Food Law

Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Indiana (2026)

Everything you need to know about the Indiana Home-Based Vendor Act (HEA 1309) — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.

$50,000

Revenue Limit

Annual limit under cottage food law

Allowed

Online Sales

Sell through your own website

No

Permit Required

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business-friendly

Regulation Level

Indiana is considered business-friendly for home food

What You Can Sell in Indiana

baked goods

candy

jams

jellies

honey

popcorn

dry mixes

Prohibited Products

meat

dairy

canned foods

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

Indiana Requirements Checklist

Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Indiana under the Indiana Home-Based Vendor Act (HEA 1309)
No Permit Needed

Indiana does not require a permit for cottage food operations.

No Food Handler Cert Needed

Indiana does not require a food handler certification.

No Kitchen Inspection Needed

Indiana allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.

Labeling Requirements

Producer name and address

Product name and ingredients

"Not inspected by state or local health departments" disclaimer

Where You Can Sell in Indiana

Direct Sales (from home)

Allowed in Indiana

Online Sales (website)

Allowed in Indiana

Farmers Markets

Allowed in Indiana

Wholesale to Stores

Not permitted under Indiana cottage food law

Start Your Home Food Business in Indiana

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

Farmers Markets in Indiana

Indiana allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Indianapolis City Market

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday · Year-round

Indianapolis, Downtown

Broad Ripple Farmers Market

Saturday · May–October

Indianapolis, Broad Ripple

Carmel Farmers Market

Saturday · May–September

Indianapolis, Carmel

Food Events in Indiana

Taste of Tippecanoe
September
Indianapolis

Annual food festival in the historic Lockerbie Square neighborhood.

Indiana State Fair
August
Indianapolis

17-day fair with home food competitions, vendor booths, and artisan food showcases.

Indy Food Truck Festival
June
Indianapolis

Downtown food truck gathering with local food entrepreneurs and home cooks.

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