Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Lake County, Florida
Lake County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Clermont, Leesburg, Eustis and 1 other communities. 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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Sage and Sourdough
Sage and Sourdough - Cottage food from Clermont, Florida
I make different varieties of sourdough bread!
Ak's Delicious Destructions
Ak's Delicious Destructions - Cottage food from mount dora, Florida
cake pops, dipped oreos, dipped rice krispie treats, Dipped Pretzels, Dipped Marshmellows
Mama Kait’s Bakeshop
Mama Kait’s Bakeshop - Cottage food from Umatilla, Florida
Decorated sugar cookies, dipped treats (rice krispies, Oreos, pretzels, etc), cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and more!!
Floura Home Bakery
Creating sweet treats and joy in Clermont, FL
Welcome to Floura, a Home Bakery. It's been said that I started baking when I was old enough to stand on a chair at the counter. Since then, I have developed my own recipes and tested out some tried and true family recipes. I'm so excited to share my love of all things sweet with you!
CRUMBLE BITE
CRUMBLE BITE - Cottage food from clermont, Florida
Welcome to CRUMBLE BITE! We're a cottage food operation based in clermont, Lake County. Contact us to learn more about our products!
Lakeside Breads Cottage Bakery
Traditional artisan breads from a neighborhood bread stand
Home cottage bakery in Mount Dora baking traditional artisan breads, sold through a self-serve neighborhood bread stand.
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Farmers Markets in Lake County
Recurring markets where Lake County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
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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.
Local Business Tax Receipt
Lake County repealed its county-level local business tax on businesses in the UNINCORPORATED area (Board of County Commissioners action, phased out effective FY2022). A home-based cottage food operation in unincorporated Lake County generally does NOT need a county business tax receipt. Confirm current status with the Lake County Tax Collector, laketax.com.
Renewal: Not applicable at county level (county business tax eliminated); cities that levy a tax use the Sep 30 state-baseline year.
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
No county home-occupation permit confirmed. Under F.S. 559.955 home-based businesses are treated as a residential use; cities may impose home-occupation conditions via their own BTR/zoning.
F.S. 559.955 requires home-based businesses be treated as a permitted residential use; municipal zoning conditions may apply inside city limits.
Inside city limits?
Because the county tax was repealed, a CITY business tax receipt is the main local requirement. Cities such as Tavares, Leesburg, Clermont, Eustis, Mount Dora and Fruitland Park each levy and require their own city BTR — confirm with the city where the home is located.
Notes
F.S. 500.80 preempts local cottage-food licensing; no county food license required. UNIQUE: Lake County is one of the FL counties that eliminated its unincorporated-area business tax, so the county requirement differs from the statewide norm — the burden shifts to the city BTR. Tangible Personal Property Tax Return (DR-405) is still filed with the Lake County Property Appraiser between Jan 1 and Apr 1.
⚠️ 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 Lake County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Lake County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Lake 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. And Lake County does not require a county Business Tax Receipt.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Lake County?+
Lake County repealed its county-level local business tax on businesses in the UNINCORPORATED area (Board of County Commissioners action, phased out effective FY2022). A home-based cottage food operation in unincorporated Lake County generally does NOT need a county business tax receipt. Confirm current status with the Lake County Tax Collector, laketax.com.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Lake County?+
Because the county tax was repealed, a CITY business tax receipt is the main local requirement. Cities such as Tavares, Leesburg, Clermont, Eustis, Mount Dora and Fruitland Park each levy and require their own city BTR — confirm with the city where the home is located.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Lake County?+
No county home-occupation permit confirmed. Under F.S. 559.955 home-based businesses are treated as a residential use; cities may impose home-occupation conditions via their own BTR/zoning. F.S. 559.955 requires home-based businesses be treated as a permitted residential use; municipal zoning conditions may apply inside city limits.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Lake County?+
Lake County Tax Collector: 352-343-9602 — https://www.laketax.com/. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Lake County: 352-589-6424. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Lake 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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General & product liability for food & market vendors, from ~$30/mo. Many markets require proof of coverage.
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Lake 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 Lake 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 Clermont or Leesburg, 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.