Home coffee business
Can you sell coffee from home in Florida?
Florida's cottage food law lets you sell shelf stable homemade foods up to $250,000 a year with no permit or home inspection, just labeling and direct to consumer sales. Great for roasted beans and baked goods; brewed and made to order drinks stay off limits.
Governing law: Florida Cottage Food Law
How home coffee sales work in Florida
- Governing program
- Florida Cottage Food Operation
- Who administers it
- Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Cottage Foods
- What you need
- No permit or home inspection; follow labeling rules
- Annual sales cap
- $250,000 per year
- Where you can sell
- Direct to consumers, in person or by delivery; shipping within Florida only
- Food safety
- Not required statewide
What you can sell from home
Cottage food covers shelf stable items only. Brewed, cold brew, and made to order drinks need a commercial or permitted kitchen.
Facts reviewed July 28, 2026. Cottage food and food freedom laws change often and interact with local zoning and HOA rules. Confirm the current program, cap, and links before you sell.
What you can do
- Sell roasted coffee beans and bags from home, no permit
- Sell baked goods and shelf stable treats up to $250k/year
- Sell direct and ship within Florida
What you can't do
- Serve made to order or brewed coffee drinks from home
- Sell to stores or restaurants for resale
- Ship out of state
Read the official rules
FDACS, Cottage Foods →Link last verified 2026-07-28.
General guidance only, not legal advice. Cottage food and food freedom laws change often and interact with local zoning and HOA rules. Confirm with your state agency and local zoning office before you sell.