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Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Fort Lauderdale, Broward 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 Broward County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Hollywood · Saturday & Sunday
Las Olas Oceanside Park Market
Fort Lauderdale · Saturday
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 Fort Lauderdale follow Broward 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. Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County, and Broward County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to run a home-based business.
Broward County requires a Business Tax Receipt for all businesses per County Ordinances 72-13 and 88-35, and Florida Statute Chapter 205. Those operating under a trade name other than their full legal name need an assumed business name certificate. If your kitchen is inside Fort Lauderdale city limits, also check whether the city requires its own receipt.
Standard home occupation zoning rules apply. Verify with your city's planning department. Standard residential zoning applies. Check with your city for specific home-based business restrictions.
Broward County Tax Collector: 954-765-4697. For health questions, Florida Department of Health in Broward County: 954-467-4700. Always confirm current requirements with the county before selling.
Fort Lauderdale is part of Broward 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, Fort Lauderdale 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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