🏠Complete Cottage Food Laws Directory

All 50 States + U.S. Territories • Permits • Sales Limits • Contact Information

Last Updated: August 2025

Welcome to the most comprehensive cottage food laws directory available online. This complete resource covers cottage food laws for all 50 states plus U.S. territories, helping home food entrepreneurs understand their state’s requirements, permits, and sales limits.

🏃‍♀️ Quick Stats

47
States with Programs
23
No Permit
19
Permit Required
8
Registration Only
15
Online Sales OK
5
No Programs

📋 Status Key

No Permit
Start selling immediately
Registration
Simple registration required
Permit Required
Full permit application needed
No Program
Commercial kitchen required

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Florida

No Permit Required

$250K
Annual Sales Limit
✅ No permit needed
✅ Online sales allowed
✅ Highest sales limit in US
(850) 410-3800
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Texas

No Permit Required

No Limit
Annual Sales
✅ No permit needed
✅ No sales limit
✅ Online sales allowed
(512) 834-6626

Michigan

No Permit Required

$25K
Annual Sales Limit
✅ No permit needed
✅ Online sales allowed
✅ Simple labeling
(800) 292-3939

Hawaii

No Program

N/A
Commercial Only
❌ No cottage food program
❌ Commercial kitchen required
❌ Higher barrier to entry
(808) 586-8000

🗺️ Complete State Directory

All 50 states plus territories – organized alphabetically

⚠️ Note: Laws change frequently – always verify with your state’s official cottage food program before starting your business.

Alabama

Permit Required

Sales Limit: $20,000/year
Where to Sell: Direct to consumer (farmers markets, roadside stands)
Special: Must attend food safety course
Contact
Alabama Department of Public Health
(334) 206-5375

Alaska

No Permit

Sales Limit: No Limit
Where to Sell: Farmers markets, fairs, home, retail (certain conditions)
Special: Must post sign stating food made in home kitchen
Contact
Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation
fsspermits@alaska.gov

Arizona

Registration

Sales Limit: No Limit
Where to Sell: Direct to consumer, online with notification
Special: Food handler training; online sales notification required
Contact
Arizona Department of Health Services
(602) 364-3118

Arkansas

No Permit

Sales Limit: No Limit
Where to Sell: Direct to consumer (home, farmers markets, online)
Special: None
Contact
Arkansas Department of Health
(501) 661-2171

California

Class A or B

Sales Limit: $50K (A) / $150K (B)
Where to Sell: Class A: Direct; Class B: Direct + wholesale
Special: Training required; Class B needs inspection
Contact
California Dept. of Public Health
fdbinfo@cdph.ca.gov

Colorado

No Permit

Sales Limit: $10,000/product
Where to Sell: Direct to consumer
Special: Food safety course encouraged
Contact
Colorado Dept. of Public Health
(303) 692-3645

Florida ⭐

No Permit

Sales Limit: $250,000/year
Where to Sell: Direct to consumer, online (in-state delivery)
Special: Label must include “Made in a Cottage Food Operation”
Contact
Florida Dept. of Agriculture
(850) 410-3800

Georgia

Permit Required

Sales Limit: No Limit
Where to Sell: Direct to consumer
Special: Registration and licensing required
Contact
Georgia Department of Agriculture
(404) 656-3627

Hawaii ❌

No Program

Sales Limit: N/A
Where to Sell: N/A
Special: Food sales require commercial kitchen and Food Establishment Permit
Contact
Hawaii Department of Health
(808) 586-8000

📝 Complete Quick Reference

All 50 states + territories in compact format

A – M

Alabama: Permit • $20K • (334) 206-5375
Alaska: No Permit • No Limit • fsspermits@alaska.gov
Arizona: Registration • No Limit • (602) 364-3118
Arkansas: No Permit • No Limit • (501) 661-2171
California: Class A/B • $50K/$150K • fdbinfo@cdph.ca.gov
Colorado: No Permit • $10K/product • (303) 692-3645
Connecticut: Permit • No Limit • dcp.foodandstandards@ct.gov
Delaware: Permit • $40K • (302) 698-4500
D.C.: Permit • $25K • (202) 535-2180
Florida ⭐: No Permit • $250K • (850) 410-3800
Georgia: Permit • No Limit • (404) 656-3627
Hawaii: No Program • (808) 586-8000
Idaho: No Permit • No Limit • (208) 334-5936
Illinois: Permit • $36K • (217) 785-2439
Indiana: No Permit • No Limit • (317) 234-8569
Iowa: Varies • $20K/$1K • (515) 281-6538
Kansas: No Permit • No Limit • (785) 564-6767
Kentucky: Processor/Micro • $35K • (502) 564-7181
Louisiana: No Permit • $20K • (225) 342-7533
Maine: Permit • No Limit • (207) 287-3841
Maryland: Permit • No Limit • (410) 767-8400
Massachusetts: Permit • No Limit • (617) 624-6000
Michigan ⭐: No Permit • $25K • (800) 292-3939
Minnesota: Registration • $18K • (651) 201-6000
Mississippi: Permit • $35K • (601) 576-7689
Missouri: No Permit • $50K • (573) 751-6090
Montana: Registration • No Limit • (406) 444-2837

N – Z

Nebraska: No Permit • No Limit • (402) 471-2358
Nevada: Registration • $35K • (775) 684-4200
New Hampshire: Varies • No Limit • (603) 271-4589
New Jersey: Permit • $50K • CFO@doh.nj.gov
New Mexico: Permit • No Limit • (505) 827-0006
New York: Registration • No Limit • (518) 457-5389
North Carolina: Permit • No Limit • (919) 707-3000
North Dakota: No Permit • No Limit • (701) 328-2372
Ohio: No Permit • No Limit • (614) 728-6250
Oklahoma: No Permit • $20K • (405) 522-6158
Oregon: Permit • No Limit • (503) 986-4720
Pennsylvania: Permit • No Limit • (717) 787-4315
Puerto Rico: Permit • $50K • (787) 724-2525
Rhode Island: Registration • No Limit • (401) 222-2750
South Carolina: No Permit • No Limit • (803) 896-0640
South Dakota: No Permit • No Limit • (605) 773-3361
Tennessee: Permit • No Limit • (615) 837-5103
Texas ⭐: No Permit • No Limit • (512) 834-6626
Utah: Registration • No Limit • (801) 982-2200
Vermont: Permit • $76K • (802) 828-2430
Virginia: Permit • No Limit • (804) 786-3520
Washington: Permit • $25K • cottagefoods@agr.wa.gov
West Virginia: Permit • No Limit • (304) 558-2981
Wisconsin: No Permit • $5K/product • (608) 224-5012
Wyoming: No Permit • No Limit • (307) 777-7321

U.S. Territories

American Samoa: No cottage food program
Guam: No cottage food program
Northern Mariana Islands: No cottage food program
U.S. Virgin Islands: No cottage food program
⚠️ No Program Locations

These locations require commercial kitchens and full food establishment permits for any food sales. No home kitchen exemptions available.

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⚠️ Important Legal Disclaimer

This directory is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Cottage food laws change regularly, and requirements vary by state and sometimes by local jurisdiction.

Always verify current requirements with your state’s official cottage food program before starting your business. When in doubt, contact your state’s department of agriculture, health department, or consult with a local attorney familiar with food business regulations.