Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Duval County, Florida
Duval County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach. 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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La Belle
La Belle - Cottage food from Jacksonville, Florida
Caribbean treats: soft fudge, johnny cake. banana bread, soft whole wheat bread, red roll, corn bread, coconut tart, pine tarts, cheese straws, pastelitos de guayaba, nutritious cupcakes
The Daily Knead
The Daily Knead - Cottage food from Neptune Beach, Florida
Everything is Sourdough: Regular Sourdough, Chocolate chip cookies, focaccia, rosemary and garlic loaf, sandwich loaf, honey oat loaf, pizza crusts, cinnamon rolls, jalapeno and cheddar, and everything bagel loaf
Sourdough by Nikki Case
Sourdough by Nikki Case - Cottage food from Jacksonville, Florida
Artisan sourdough loaves plain and flavored, sourdough muffins, cookies, hand pies, and I’m constantly adding new items and ideas!
904 Cookie Company
Thoughtfully Baked, Beautifully Shared
904 Cookie Co is our Jacksonville-based, small-batch cookie business focused on fresh, homemade-style cookies with a gourmet twist. We develop each recipe ourselves and handle every step—from mixing and portioning to baking—using quality ingredients like browned butter, premium chocolate, and creative mix-ins. Every batch is made by hand with attention to detail to create soft, rich, flavorful cookies that stand out. We also have all natural, high quality dog treats.
GG's Bakery Goodies
GG's Bakery Goodies - Cottage food from Jacksonville, Florida
Welcome to GG's Bakery Goodies! We're a cottage food operation based in Jacksonville, Duval County. Contact us to learn more about our products!
Lemon House Cookiery
Custom decorated cookies & decorating classes
Lemon House Cookiery is a local cottage food business based in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Everything is made from scratch in a Florida home kitchen under the state's cottage food law. Message Lemon House Cookiery through their profile to see what is currently available and place a local order.
Fuller Baking Co.
Small-batch sourdough with Friday porch pickups
Fuller Baking Co. makes homemade goods from a home kitchen in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Made fresh to order in a home kitchen and sold directly to local customers under Florida's cottage food law. Reach out through their profile to ask about availability and pickup.
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Farmers Markets in Duval County
Recurring markets where Duval County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
Riverside Arts Market
Jacksonville Saturday
Beaches Green Market
Jacksonville Beach Saturday
Hemming Park Green Market
Jacksonville
Soutel Community Market
Jacksonville
Local Requirements in Duval County
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.
Local Business Tax Receipt
If you own or operate a business in Jacksonville/Duval County, you must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt. This applies to most businesses, including home-based and one-person operations. Florida law (F.S. 559.955) exempts home-based businesses from the City's Certificate of Use requirement, but you must still obtain the BTR.
Renewal: September 30 each year
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
Florida law F.S. 559.955 exempts home-based businesses from the City of Jacksonville Certificate of Use requirement. But you still need the Local Business Tax Receipt.
Standard home occupation zoning rules apply.
Inside city limits?
Businesses in Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach or the Town of Baldwin must also obtain a municipal Local Business Tax Receipt for those cities.
Notes
Duval County is unique in that state law explicitly exempts home-based businesses from the Certificate of Use requirement, simplifying the process compared to some other counties.
⚠️ 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 Duval County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Duval County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Duval County, Florida?+
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, Duval County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Duval County?+
If you own or operate a business in Jacksonville/Duval County, you must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt. This applies to most businesses, including home-based and one-person operations. Florida law (F.S. 559.955) exempts home-based businesses from the City's Certificate of Use requirement, but you must still obtain the BTR.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Duval County?+
Businesses in Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach or the Town of Baldwin must also obtain a municipal Local Business Tax Receipt for those cities.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Duval County?+
Florida law F.S. 559.955 exempts home-based businesses from the City of Jacksonville Certificate of Use requirement. But you still need the Local Business Tax Receipt. Standard home occupation zoning rules apply.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Duval County?+
Duval County Tax Collector: 904-255-5700 — https://taxcollector.jacksonville.gov. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Duval County: 904-253-1000. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Duval County cottage food business?
Cottage food needs no state license — but many farmers markets require proof of liability insurance, and forming an LLC keeps your personal and business finances separate.
Business liability insurance
General & product liability for food & market vendors, from ~$30/mo. Many markets require proof of coverage.
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Duval 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 Duval 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 Jacksonville or Jacksonville Beach, 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.