Kentucky Cottage Food Law

Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Kentucky (2026)

Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Cottage Food Law (HB 263) — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.

$60,000

Revenue Limit

Annual limit under cottage food law

Allowed

Online Sales

Sell through your own website

Yes

Permit Required

Cottage food registration — $0

business-friendly

Regulation Level

Kentucky is considered business-friendly for home food

What You Can Sell in Kentucky

baked goods

candy

jams

jellies

honey

popcorn

sorghum

dried herbs

Prohibited Products

meat

dairy

canned foods

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

Kentucky Requirements Checklist

Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Kentucky under the Kentucky Cottage Food Law (HB 263)
Cottage food registration Required

Cost: $0. Apply through your state agriculture department.

Apply
No Food Handler Cert Needed

Kentucky does not require a food handler certification.

No Kitchen Inspection Needed

Kentucky allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.

Labeling Requirements

Producer name and address

Product name and ingredients

"Made in a home kitchen" disclaimer

Where You Can Sell in Kentucky

Direct Sales (from home)

Allowed in Kentucky

Online Sales (website)

Allowed in Kentucky

Farmers Markets

Allowed in Kentucky

Wholesale to Stores

Not permitted under Kentucky cottage food law

Start Your Home Food Business in Kentucky

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

Farmers Markets in Kentucky

Kentucky allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Bardstown Road Farmers Market

Saturday · May–October

Louisville, Bardstown Road

St. Matthews Farmers Market

Saturday · May–October

Louisville, St. Matthews

NuLu Farmers Market

Sunday · May–November

Louisville, NuLu

Food Events in Kentucky

Bourbon & Beyond
September
Louisville

Music and food festival at Highland Festival Grounds with local artisan food.

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Taste of Louisville
April
Louisville

Annual food festival at Waterfront Park featuring local restaurants and home food makers.

Louisville Vegan Jerk Fest
September
Louisville

Celebration of plant-based and Caribbean food with local food entrepreneurs.

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