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Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Brandon, Hillsborough County. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to customers without a commercial kitchen or state license. Browse makers below or list your own business for free.
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Cottage food is often sold at local farmers markets. Here are markets in Hillsborough County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
Ybor City Saturday Market
Tampa · Saturday
Hyde Park Village Fresh Market
Tampa · Sunday (monthly)
Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market
Tampa
Ybor City Farmers' Market
Tampa
Market days shift seasonally — tap a market to confirm hours. See the full Florida farmers markets directory.
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List Your Business - It's FreeCottage food is governed by Florida Statute 500.80 (no state license). Local business requirements for Brandon follow Hillsborough County.
No state license is required. Under Florida Statute 500.80, cottage food operations sell approved non-hazardous homemade foods (up to $250,000/year) with no state permit or inspection. Brandon is in Hillsborough County, and Hillsborough County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to run a home-based business.
A Business Tax Receipt is required for anyone conducting business in Hillsborough County. If your business is within city limits of Tampa, Plant City, or Temple Terrace, you may also need a City Business Tax Receipt in addition to the county one. If your kitchen is inside Brandon city limits, also check whether the city requires its own receipt.
All businesses, including home-based, should research zoning and permitting laws of the county and city where located. Standard residential zoning applies. Research zoning before operating.
Hillsborough County Tax Collector: 813-635-5200. For health questions, Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County: 813-307-8000. Always confirm current requirements with the county before selling.
Brandon is part of Hillsborough County and Florida's growing cottage food community. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to consumers without needing a commercial kitchen, food establishment license, or state inspection.
From artisan baked goods to locally-sourced honey, Brandon cottage food makers offer unique, handcrafted products you won't find in stores. All products are made in home kitchens following Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulations.
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