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Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Jacksonville, Duval 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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La Belle - Cottage food from Jacksonville, Florida
Caribbean treats: soft fudge, johnny cake. banana bread, soft whole wheat bread, red roll, corn bread, coconut tart, pine tarts, cheese straws, pastelitos de guayaba, nutritious cupcakes

Sourdough by Nikki Case - Cottage food from Jacksonville, Florida
Artisan sourdough loaves plain and flavored, sourdough muffins, cookies, hand pies, and I’m constantly adding new items and ideas!

Thoughtfully Baked, Beautifully Shared
904 Cookie Co is our Jacksonville-based, small-batch cookie business focused on fresh, homemade-style cookies with a gourmet twist. We develop each recipe ourselves and handle every step—from mixing and portioning to baking—using quality ingredients like browned butter, premium chocolate, and creative mix-ins. Every batch is made by hand with attention to detail to create soft, rich, flavorful cookies that stand out. We also have all natural, high quality dog treats.

GG's Bakery Goodies - Cottage food from Jacksonville, Florida
Welcome to GG's Bakery Goodies! We're a cottage food operation based in Jacksonville, Duval County. Contact us to learn more about our products!

Small-batch sourdough with Friday porch pickups
Fuller Baking Co. makes homemade goods from a home kitchen in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Made fresh to order in a home kitchen and sold directly to local customers under Florida's cottage food law. Reach out through their profile to ask about availability and pickup.

Custom decorated cookies & decorating classes
Lemon House Cookiery is a local cottage food business based in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Everything is made from scratch in a Florida home kitchen under the state's cottage food law. Message Lemon House Cookiery through their profile to see what is currently available and place a local order.
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Cottage food is often sold at local farmers markets. Here are markets in Duval County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
Riverside Arts Market
Jacksonville · Saturday
Beaches Green Market
Jacksonville Beach · Saturday
Hemming Park Green Market
Jacksonville
Soutel Community Market
Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville follow Duval 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. Jacksonville is in Duval County, and Duval County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to run a home-based business.
If you own or operate a business in Jacksonville/Duval County, you must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt. This applies to most businesses, including home-based and one-person operations. Florida law (F.S. 559.955) exempts home-based businesses from the City's Certificate of Use requirement, but you must still obtain the BTR. If your kitchen is inside Jacksonville city limits, also check whether the city requires its own receipt.
Florida law F.S. 559.955 exempts home-based businesses from the City of Jacksonville Certificate of Use requirement. But you still need the Local Business Tax Receipt. Standard home occupation zoning rules apply.
Duval County Tax Collector: 904-255-5700. For health questions, Florida Department of Health in Duval County: 904-253-1000. Always confirm current requirements with the county before selling.
Jacksonville is part of Duval 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, Jacksonville 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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