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Baker County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Macclenny, Glen St. Mary. Under Florida Statute 500.80, these makers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods from their home kitchens with no commercial license required.
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Selling cottage food itself needs no local food license — Florida Statute 500.80 preempts it. What may apply are general home-based-business rules. Always confirm current details with the county before you start.
Baker County issues Local Business Tax Receipts (formerly Occupational Licenses) pursuant to Baker County Ordinance 99-17, authorized by Chapter 205, F.S. Any person engaged in a business or occupation in the INCORPORATED or UNINCORPORATED areas of Baker County requires a license; one per location. Cottage food itself is governed by F.S. 500.80 (no state food permit / local food licenses preempted), but the general county business tax still applies.
Renewal: September 30 annually (F.S. 205.053 statewide standard) — confirm exact date/fee with Baker County Tax Collector (904-259-2321).
Apply / detailsHome occupation must be approved by the Baker County Board of Adjustments through the Building and Zoning Department (904-259-2403) before a business tax receipt is issued. Note F.S. 559.955 broadly limits local ability to prohibit or over-regulate home-based businesses; confirm how the county applies its Ord. 99-17 process to compliant home-based businesses.
Board of Adjustments review of home occupations; no food-specific zoning restriction verified beyond standard residential and state baseline.
Not verified — the county ordinance covers both incorporated and unincorporated areas; confirm separately with the City of Macclenny or Town of Glen St. Mary whether a municipal receipt is also required.
Baker is one of the counties that still requires the county business tax receipt for home-based businesses — budget for the license fee (amount not published online; call 904-259-2321).
⚠️ HOA or deed restrictions can still bar a home food business even where the county allows it — check yours.
Compiled 2026-08-03 from county tax collectors, FDACS, and Florida Statutes 500.80 / 205 / 559.955. Educational information only — not legal advice. Verify current requirements with Baker County before selling.
No state license is required. Under Florida Statute 500.80, cottage food operations need no state permit, inspection, or registration to sell approved non-hazardous homemade foods, up to $250,000 in gross sales per year. However, Baker County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Baker County issues Local Business Tax Receipts (formerly Occupational Licenses) pursuant to Baker County Ordinance 99-17, authorized by Chapter 205, F.S. Any person engaged in a business or occupation in the INCORPORATED or UNINCORPORATED areas of Baker County requires a license; one per location. Cottage food itself is governed by F.S. 500.80 (no state food permit / local food licenses preempted), but the general county business tax still applies.
Not verified — the county ordinance covers both incorporated and unincorporated areas; confirm separately with the City of Macclenny or Town of Glen St. Mary whether a municipal receipt is also required.
Home occupation must be approved by the Baker County Board of Adjustments through the Building and Zoning Department (904-259-2403) before a business tax receipt is issued. Note F.S. 559.955 broadly limits local ability to prohibit or over-regulate home-based businesses; confirm how the county applies its Ord. 99-17 process to compliant home-based businesses. Board of Adjustments review of home occupations; no food-specific zoning restriction verified beyond standard residential and state baseline.
Baker County Tax Collector (Amy Dugger): 904-259-2321 — https://mybakertc.com/. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Baker County: 904-259-6291. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
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List Your Business - It's FreeBaker County is part of 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.
Popular cottage food products in Baker County include baked goods like cookies, cakes, and breads, as well as jams, honey, granola, candies, and dried herbs. All products must be properly labeled with ingredients, allergens, net weight, and the required cottage food disclaimer.
Whether you're in Macclenny or Glen St. Mary, you can find homemade products or start your own cottage food business. Browse our guides and free tools to get started, or browse all makers across Florida.