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
Start selling right away
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
Food Events in Indiana
Taste of Tippecanoe
Annual food festival in the historic Lockerbie Square neighborhood.
Indiana State Fair
17-day fair with home food competitions, vendor booths, and artisan food showcases.
Indy Food Truck Festival
Downtown food truck gathering with local food entrepreneurs and home cooks.
Home Food Business Types in Indiana
Start any of these home food businesses under the Indiana Home-Based Vendor Act (HEA 1309)
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