Home coffee business
Can you sell coffee from home in Michigan?
Michigan's Cottage Food Law lets you sell listed nonhazardous foods from home with no license, up to $25,000 a year, sold directly to consumers. Roasted beans and baked goods qualify; brewed and made to order drinks do not.
Governing law: Michigan Cottage Food Law
How home coffee sales work in Michigan
- Governing program
- Michigan Cottage Food Law
- Who administers it
- Michigan Dept. of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
- What you need
- No license; follow cottage food labeling
- Annual sales cap
- $25,000 per year
- Where you can sell
- Direct to consumers only (no retail or wholesale)
- Food safety
- Not required, but recommended
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 license
- Sell baked goods and shelf stable treats up to $25k/year
- Sell direct at markets, events, and from home
What you can't do
- Serve made to order or brewed coffee drinks from home
- Sell to stores or restaurants for resale
- Exceed the $25,000 annual cap without a licensed kitchen
Read the official rules
MDARD, Cottage Food →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.