05/15/2026
This would be nice. However, they should still be required to have an inspection of their home kitchens, because food safety is important!!!
Florida’s Home Sweet Home Act (effective July 2021) allows individuals to sell non-perishable, homemade foods without a license or permit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). It allows up to ($250,000)in annual gross sales, with options for online sales, mail delivery, and direct-to-consumer sales, while capping local government interference.
Key Aspects of the Florida Homemade Food ActSales
Limit:(250,000) in annual gross sales per business.
Permitted Products: Non-perishable, non-time/temperature control for safety (non-TCS) foods that do not require refrigeration. Examples include breads, cookies, cakes, jams, jellies, honey, dry herbs, and candies.
Where to Sell: Directly to consumers, including online, by mail order, at farmers' markets, festivals, and roadside stands.
Prohibited Items: Meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, canned vegetables, salsas, and items requiring refrigeration.
Labeling: All products must be properly labeled with the name and address of the business, product name, ingredients, and a statement that it was produced in a home kitchen.
Local Limitations: While the state pre-empts licensing, local ordinances regarding zoning, parking, traffic, and noise still apply.Inspections: Only if a complaint is filed.
