Oregon Cottage Food Law

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

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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
Portland Saturday Market

Saturday, Sunday · March–December

Portland, Waterfront

PSU Portland Farmers Market

Saturday · Year-round

Portland, Portland State University

King Farmers Market

Sunday · May–November

Portland, NE Portland

Beaverton Farmers Market

Saturday · May–October

Portland, Beaverton

Food Events in Oregon

Feast Portland
September
Portland

Oregon's premier food and drink festival celebrating Pacific Northwest food culture.

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Portland Night Market
Monthly
Portland

Indoor night market with 150+ vendors including local food artisans.

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Bite of Oregon
August
Portland

Waterfront food festival featuring Oregon food producers and home food entrepreneurs.

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