New York Cottage Food Law

Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in New York (2026)

Everything you need to know about the New York Home Processing Exemption — 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

Yes

Permit Required

Home processor exemption — $0

moderately regulated

Regulation Level

New York is considered moderately regulated for home food

What You Can Sell in New York

baked goods

candy

jams

jellies

honey

popcorn

granola

dried herbs

fruit butter

Prohibited Products

meat

dairy

canned low-acid foods

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

New York Requirements Checklist

Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in New York under the New York Home Processing Exemption
Home processor exemption Required

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

Apply
No Food Handler Cert Needed

New York does not require a food handler certification.

No Kitchen Inspection Needed

New York allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.

Labeling Requirements

Producer name and address

Product name and ingredients

Allergen information

"Not inspected" disclaimer

Where You Can Sell in New York

Direct Sales (from home)

Allowed in New York

Online Sales (website)

Allowed in New York

Farmers Markets

Allowed in New York

Wholesale to Stores

Not permitted under New York cottage food law

Start Your Home Food Business in New York

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

Farmers Markets in New York

New York allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Union Square Greenmarket

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday · Year-round

New York, Union Square

Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket

Saturday · Year-round

New York, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Columbia University Greenmarket

Thursday, Sunday · Year-round

New York, Morningside Heights

Harlem Harvest Festival Market

Saturday · July–November

New York, Harlem

Food Events in New York

Smorgasburg
April–October
New York

Brooklyn's iconic open-air food market with 100+ local food vendors every weekend.

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NYC Restaurant Week
January & July
New York

Citywide prix-fixe dining event that spotlights the local food scene.

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Taste of Times Square
June
New York

Annual outdoor food festival featuring restaurants and home food makers from across Manhattan.

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