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.
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
Food Events in Kentucky
Bourbon & Beyond
Music and food festival at Highland Festival Grounds with local artisan food.
Visit WebsiteTaste of Louisville
Annual food festival at Waterfront Park featuring local restaurants and home food makers.
Louisville Vegan Jerk Fest
Celebration of plant-based and Caribbean food with local food entrepreneurs.
Home Food Business Types in Kentucky
Start any of these home food businesses under the Kentucky Cottage Food Law (HB 263)
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