Home coffee business
Can you sell coffee from home in Washington?
Washington requires a Cottage Food Permit and a kitchen inspection to sell listed nonhazardous foods, up to $35,000 a year, directly to consumers. Roasted beans and baked goods qualify; brewed and made to order drinks need a commercial license.
Governing law: Washington Cottage Food Permit
How home coffee sales work in Washington
- Governing program
- Cottage Food Permit
- Who administers it
- Washington State Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA)
- What you need
- Cottage Food Permit + kitchen inspection
- Annual sales cap
- $35,000 per year
- Where you can sell
- Direct to consumers only
- Food safety
- Food worker card required
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 with a cottage food permit
- Sell baked goods and shelf stable treats up to $35k/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 $35,000 cap without a commercial license
Read the official rules
WSDA, 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.