🏠 Complete Cottage Food Laws Directory
All 50 States + U.S. Territories
Permits • Sales Limits • Contact Information
Last Updated: August 2025 • Created by Sweet Tube Academy
47
States with Programs
23
No Permit Required
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
State-by-State Cottage Food Laws Directory
⚠️ Important Note: However, laws change frequently – therefore, always verify with your state’s official cottage food program before starting your business.
| State/Territory | Permit Status | Sales Limit | Where to Sell | Contact & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Permit Required | $20,000/year | Direct to consumer (farmers markets, roadside stands) | (334) 206-5375 Must attend food safety course |
| Alaska | No Permit | No Limit | Farmers markets, fairs, home, retail (certain conditions) | fsspermits@alaska.gov Must post sign stating food made in home kitchen |
| Arizona | Registration | No Limit | Direct to consumer, online with notification | (602) 364-3118 Food handler training; online sales notification required |
| Arkansas | No Permit | No Limit | Direct to consumer (home, farmers markets, online) | (501) 661-2171 No special requirements |
| California | Class A or B | $50K (A) / $150K (B) | Class A: Direct; Class B: Direct + wholesale | fdbinfo@cdph.ca.gov Training required; Class B needs inspection |
| Colorado | No Permit | $10,000/product | Direct to consumer | (303) 692-3645 Food safety course encouraged |
| Connecticut | Permit Required | No Limit | On-farm only | dcp.foodandstandards@ct.gov Food handler course required |
| Delaware | Permit Required | $40,000/year | Farmers markets, roadside stands, on-farm | (302) 698-4500 Food handler course; registration required |
| District of Columbia | Permit Required | $25,000/year | Farmers markets, public places, online (in D.C. only) | (202) 535-2180 Online and retail sales allowed |
| Florida ⭐ | No Permit | $250,000/year | Direct to consumer, online (in-state delivery) | (850) 410-3800 Label must include “Made in a Cottage Food Operation” |
| Georgia | Permit Required | No Limit | Direct to consumer | (404) 656-3627 Registration and licensing required |
| Hawaii ❌ | No Program | N/A | N/A | (808) 586-8000 Commercial kitchen required for all food sales |
| Idaho | No Permit | No Limit | Direct to consumer | (208) 334-5936 No special requirements |
| Illinois | Permit Required | $36,000/year | Farmers markets only | (217) 785-2439 Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate required |
| Indiana | No Permit | No Limit | Direct to consumer | (317) 234-8569 Basic sanitation measures |
| Texas ⭐ | No Permit | No Limit | Direct to consumer, online (in-state) | (512) 834-6626 Food handler training required |
| Michigan ⭐ | No Permit | $25,000/year | Direct to consumer, online (in-state) | (800) 292-3939 Label must state “Made in a Home Kitchen” |
Note: This is a sample showing key states. The complete directory includes all 50 states + territories with full details.
About This Directory
Created by Sweet Tube Academy
Empowering home food entrepreneurs across America
Website: SweetTubeAcademy.com • Community: Facebook.com/groups/1009696397794178
This document contains information compiled from official state sources and is updated regularly.
For the most current version, visit our website at SweetTubeAcademy.com
⚠️ Important Legal Disclaimer
Additionally, this directory is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Furthermore, 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. Moreover, when in doubt, contact your state’s department of agriculture, health department, or consult with a local attorney familiar with food business regulations.
