Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Tallahassee, Florida
Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Tallahassee, Leon 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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Bluebonnet Dough Works
Naturally leavened sourdough breads & baked goods
Cottage operation micro-bakery in Tallahassee specializing in naturally leavened sourdough breads using traditional fermentation methods.
Braylit Home Baked
From-scratch cookie bombs, brownies, scones & cinnamon rolls
Cottage bakery founded in 2023 making from-scratch cookie bombs, brownies, scones, cinnamon rolls, and bread. Pops up at Tallahassee's Downtown Market, Bannerman Markets, and Southwood, and runs a self-serve bake stand.
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Farmers markets near Tallahassee
Cottage food is often sold at local farmers markets. Here are markets in Leon County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
Tallahassee Farmers Market
Tallahassee · Saturday (seasonal)
Downtown Farmers' and Produce Market
Tallahassee
Eastside Farmers' Market
Tallahassee
Frenchtown Heritage Market Place
Tallahassee
Lake Ella Growers' Market
Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee
Cottage food is governed by Florida Statute 500.80 (no state license). Local business requirements for Tallahassee follow Leon County.
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Tallahassee, 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. Tallahassee is in Leon County, and Leon County does not require a county Business Tax Receipt.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Tallahassee?+
Leon County does NOT require a local business tax receipt. The County Commission repealed its Local Business Tax Receipt ordinance (Chapter 11, Article IV) via Ordinance No. 2009-31, and the City of Tallahassee repealed its business license tax effective FY2017-18. Tallahassee/Leon is the first community in Florida to repeal all local business taxes, so a home-based cottage food operation owes no county or city BTR. If your kitchen is inside Tallahassee city limits, also check whether the city requires its own receipt.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Tallahassee?+
No BTR required. Home-based businesses are protected statewide by F.S. 559.955 (Home-Based Business Act), which limits local licensing/permit requirements and generally exempts them from a Certificate of Use. Confirm any residential zoning/home-occupation standards with Leon County Development Support & Environmental Management if operating in unincorporated areas. Standard residential home-occupation limits (no substantial change to residential character, limited traffic/signage) may apply under county/city land development code; F.S. 559.955 caps how far local rules can go. Not independently verified — confirm with Leon County/City of Tallahassee Growth Management.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules near Tallahassee?+
Leon County Tax Collector: Not verified — confirm with Leon County Tax Collector. For health questions, Florida Department of Health in Leon County: 850-404-6300. Always confirm current requirements with the county before selling.
Cottage Food in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee is part of Leon 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, Tallahassee 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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