Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
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List Your Business - It's FreeCottage Food Rules in Port St. Lucie
Cottage food is governed by Florida Statute 500.80 (no state license). Local business requirements for Port St. Lucie follow St. Lucie County.
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Port St. Lucie, 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. Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County, and St. Lucie County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to run a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Port St. Lucie?+
St. Lucie County Local Business Tax Receipt Ordinance No. 07-016 requires all businesses or professions located in the county to obtain a County Business Tax Receipt, including home-based businesses. Receipts are generally issued within 48–72 hours after a complete application with all required documentation. If your kitchen is inside Port St. Lucie city limits, also check whether the city requires its own receipt.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Port St. Lucie?+
No separate county home-occupation permit was identified; home-based businesses obtain the county BTR via BT Express. Confirm home-based business zoning with St. Lucie County Planning & Development Services. Confirm home-based business zoning allowance with St. Lucie County Planning & Development Services; municipalities (Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce) have their own home-occupation rules.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules near Port St. Lucie?+
St. Lucie County Tax Collector: 772-462-1650. For health questions, Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County: 772-462-3800. Always confirm current requirements with the county before selling.
Cottage Food in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie is part of St. Lucie 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, Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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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