Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Oregon (2026)
Everything you need to know about the Oregon Cottage Food Law (ORS 616.706) — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.
$75,000
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
Oregon is considered business-friendly for home food
What You Can Sell in Oregon
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
dried fruits
popcorn
granola
dried herbs
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.
Oregon Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Oregon under the Oregon Cottage Food Law (ORS 616.706)
No Permit Needed
Oregon does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Oregon does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Oregon allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
Labeling Requirements
Producer name and address
Product name and ingredients
"This product was made in a home kitchen" disclaimer
Where You Can Sell in Oregon
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Oregon
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Oregon
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Oregon
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Oregon cottage food law
Start Your Home Food Business in Oregon
Explore city-specific guides with local market data and business type recommendations
Farmers Markets in Oregon
Oregon allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Food Events in Oregon
Feast Portland
Oregon's premier food and drink festival celebrating Pacific Northwest food culture.
Visit WebsitePortland Night Market
Indoor night market with 150+ vendors including local food artisans.
Visit WebsiteBite of Oregon
Waterfront food festival featuring Oregon food producers and home food entrepreneurs.
Home Food Business Types in Oregon
Start any of these home food businesses under the Oregon Cottage Food Law (ORS 616.706)
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