Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Montana (2026)
Everything you need to know about the Montana Cottage Food Act — 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
Montana is considered business-friendly for home food
What You Can Sell in Montana
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
popcorn
dried herbs
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned foods
Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.
Montana Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Montana under the Montana Cottage Food Act
No Permit Needed
Montana does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Montana does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Montana 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 Montana
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Montana
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Montana
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Montana
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Montana cottage food law
Home Food Business Types in Montana
Start any of these home food businesses under the Montana Cottage Food Act
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