Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Pensacola, Florida
Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Pensacola, Escambia 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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Chelle’s Baked Creations
Chelle’s Baked Creations - Cottage food from Pensacola, Florida
Welcome to Chelle’s Baked Creations! We're a cottage food operation based in Pensacola, Escambia County. Contact us to learn more about our products!
Indulgence Bakehouse
Made-from-scratch sourdough, custom cakes & cookies
Home cottage bakery in Pensacola serving made-from-scratch sourdough breads, custom cakes, and cookies, with online pre-ordering.
Chey's Whisk & Wonder
Chey's Whisk & Wonder - Cottage food from Pensacola, Florida
Welcome to Chey's Whisk & Wonder! We're a cottage food operation based in Pensacola, Escambia County. Contact us to learn more about our products!
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Farmers markets near Pensacola
Cottage food is often sold at local farmers markets. Here are markets in Escambia County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
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 Rules in Pensacola
Cottage food is governed by Florida Statute 500.80 (no state license). Local business requirements for Pensacola follow Escambia County.
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Pensacola, Florida?+
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. Pensacola is in Escambia County, and Escambia County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to run a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Pensacola?+
Any person doing business in Escambia County — including a one-person or home-based business — needs an Escambia County Business Tax Receipt unless exempt. One BTR is required per business location and per business category. County BTR fee is $26.25 annually; initial applications processed April 1–June 30 are $13.13 (valid through Sept 30). If your kitchen is inside Pensacola city limits, also check whether the city requires its own receipt.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Pensacola?+
Qualifying home-based businesses are protected under F.S. 559.955 and generally exempt from a Certificate of Use. Confirm zoning with Escambia County Development Services if inside unincorporated county. State home-based business baseline (F.S. 559.955); city zoning may apply within Pensacola/Century.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules near Pensacola?+
Scott Lunsford — Escambia County Tax Collector: 850-438-6500. For health questions, Florida Department of Health in Escambia County: 850-595-6500. Always confirm current requirements with the county before selling.
Cottage Food in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola is part of Escambia 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, Pensacola 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.
Support local Pensacola businesses by buying directly from cottage food makers. Browse our guides and free tools to get started, or browse all makers across Florida.
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