Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Flagler County, Florida
Flagler County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell. 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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Local Requirements in Flagler 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
Everyone engaging in or managing a business within Flagler County must obtain a Flagler County Local Business Tax Receipt. Home-based businesses are subject to the same requirements as other businesses.
Renewal: September 30 annually (statewide per F.S. 205.053)
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
Qualifying home-based businesses are protected under F.S. 559.955 and generally exempt from a Certificate of Use. City home-occupation rules may apply within Palm Coast / Bunnell / Flagler Beach.
State home-based business baseline (F.S. 559.955); confirm municipal zoning if inside a city.
Inside city limits?
If the business physical address is inside city limits, a city Local Business Tax Receipt must be obtained BEFORE purchasing the county BTR. Applies to Palm Coast (Business Tax Office 386-986-3766), Bunnell, and Flagler Beach, each of which issues its own city BTR.
Notes
County BTR questions: 386-313-4160. BTR fee amount Not verified — confirm with Flagler County Tax Collector.
⚠️ 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 Flagler County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Flagler County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Flagler 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, Flagler County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Flagler County?+
Everyone engaging in or managing a business within Flagler County must obtain a Flagler County Local Business Tax Receipt. Home-based businesses are subject to the same requirements as other businesses.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Flagler County?+
If the business physical address is inside city limits, a city Local Business Tax Receipt must be obtained BEFORE purchasing the county BTR. Applies to Palm Coast (Business Tax Office 386-986-3766), Bunnell, and Flagler Beach, each of which issues its own city BTR.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Flagler County?+
Qualifying home-based businesses are protected under F.S. 559.955 and generally exempt from a Certificate of Use. City home-occupation rules may apply within Palm Coast / Bunnell / Flagler Beach. State home-based business baseline (F.S. 559.955); confirm municipal zoning if inside a city.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Flagler County?+
Flagler County Tax Collector: 386-313-4160 — https://www.flaglertax.gov/. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Flagler County: 386-437-7350. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Flagler 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.
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Flagler 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 Flagler 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 Palm Coast or Flagler 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.