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Bradford County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Starke, Lawtey. 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.
Bradford County generally requires a Local Business Tax Receipt (occupational license), issued by the Bradford County Tax Collector — this is the near-universal Florida default. Exact scope for unincorporated home-based businesses is Not verified — confirm with Bradford County Tax Collector. Cottage food remains governed by F.S. 500.80 (no state food permit; local food licenses preempted).
Renewal: September 30 annually (F.S. 205.053 statewide standard) — confirm exact date/fee with Bradford County Tax Collector.
Apply / detailsHome-occupation/zoning matters are handled by the Bradford County Building and Zoning Department, 945-F N. Temple Ave, Starke (904-966-6213). Note F.S. 559.955 limits local ability to prohibit compliant home-based businesses; confirm the county's process.
Standard residential home-occupation standards administered by Building and Zoning; no food-specific county zoning restriction verified beyond the state baseline.
Not verified — check with the City of Starke (and Lawtey/Hampton/Brooker) whether a separate municipal business tax receipt is required.
Bradford County-specific BTR fee, renewal, and home-based-business scope were not published in accessible sources — verify directly (Tax Collector: bradfordtaxcollector.com; Building & Zoning 904-966-6213).
⚠️ HOA or deed restrictions can still bar a home food business even where the county allows it — check yours.
Not verified — confirm with Bradford County Tax Collector
Visit siteCompiled 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 Bradford 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, Bradford County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Bradford County generally requires a Local Business Tax Receipt (occupational license), issued by the Bradford County Tax Collector — this is the near-universal Florida default. Exact scope for unincorporated home-based businesses is Not verified — confirm with Bradford County Tax Collector. Cottage food remains governed by F.S. 500.80 (no state food permit; local food licenses preempted).
Not verified — check with the City of Starke (and Lawtey/Hampton/Brooker) whether a separate municipal business tax receipt is required.
Home-occupation/zoning matters are handled by the Bradford County Building and Zoning Department, 945-F N. Temple Ave, Starke (904-966-6213). Note F.S. 559.955 limits local ability to prohibit compliant home-based businesses; confirm the county's process. Standard residential home-occupation standards administered by Building and Zoning; no food-specific county zoning restriction verified beyond the state baseline.
Bradford County Tax Collector (Teresa G. Phillips): Not verified — confirm with Bradford County Tax Collector — https://www.bradfordtaxcollector.com/. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Bradford County: 904-964-7732. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
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List Your Business - It's FreeBradford 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 Bradford 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 Starke or Lawtey, 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.