Cottage Food Operations: Homestead vs Miami Beach

Can I sell baked goods from my Homestead home?

Yes. Florida's Cottage Food Law allows selling non-potentially hazardous foods like baked goods, candies, and jams directly to consumers with up to $250,000 in annual sales.

Do I need a food license for cottage food in Homestead?

No food establishment license is needed. You do need a city business tax receipt for the business. Your home kitchen is not inspected by the health department.

Can I sell cottage food at Homestead farmers' markets?

Yes. Cottage food products can be sold directly to consumers at farmers' markets, flea markets, roadside stands, and online with delivery. Wholesale to stores is not permitted.

Do I need a license to sell homemade food in Miami Beach?

No state license or inspection is required under Florida's Cottage Food Law (F.S. 500.80) for approved products with annual sales under $250,000. However, you do need a Business Tax Receipt from Miami Beach/Miami-Dade County.

What foods can I sell as a cottage food operation in Miami Beach?

Approved products include baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, dried fruits, dry herbs, homemade pasta, cereals, trail mixes, nuts, vinegar, popcorn, and honey. Products requiring refrigeration or containing meat, dairy, or seafood are not permitted.

Can Miami Beach impose extra rules on my cottage food business?

Florida law prohibits local governments from imposing additional regulations on cottage food products themselves. However, you must comply with local zoning rules for home-based businesses and obtain a Business Tax Receipt.