Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Martin County, Florida
Martin County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Stuart, Jensen Beach, Indiantown. 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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Tina's Kitchen Creations
Tina's Kitchen Creations - Cottage food from Palm City, Florida
Cookies, mini loaf cakes, breads.
The Pink Whisk
The Pink Whisk - Cottage food from Jensen Beach, Florida
Custom Sugar Cookies
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Farmers Markets in Martin County
Recurring markets where Martin 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
Martin County requires a Local Business Tax Receipt for any business located in unincorporated Martin County, including one-person and home-based occupations. Fee is $26.25 annually. Applicants must first obtain zoning approval from the Martin County Growth Management Department. Most receipts can be issued same-day. Cottage food licensing itself is preempted to the state under F.S. 500.80.
Renewal: September 30 (Florida standard; delinquent Oct 1). Confirm with Martin County Tax Collector.
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
F.S. 559.955 preempts most home-based-business regulation to the state; home-based businesses may operate in residentially-zoned areas without a separate Certificate of Use. Martin County still requires Growth Management zoning approval as part of the BTR application to confirm the use fits the residential character.
Zoning approval from Martin County Growth Management Department required for any business operating in unincorporated Martin County; home-based operations protected under F.S. 559.955.
Inside city limits?
Businesses inside a municipality (e.g. City of Stuart, Village of Indiantown) also need that municipality's business tax receipt. Indiantown provides its own BTR process (https://www.indiantownfl.gov/grow/page/obtain-business-tax-receipt).
Notes
Martin County Tax Collector general assistance line: 772-288-5600. Business Tax Receipt must be displayed visibly to customers.
⚠️ 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 Martin County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Martin County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Martin 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, Martin County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Martin County?+
Martin County requires a Local Business Tax Receipt for any business located in unincorporated Martin County, including one-person and home-based occupations. Fee is $26.25 annually. Applicants must first obtain zoning approval from the Martin County Growth Management Department. Most receipts can be issued same-day. Cottage food licensing itself is preempted to the state under F.S. 500.80.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Martin County?+
Businesses inside a municipality (e.g. City of Stuart, Village of Indiantown) also need that municipality's business tax receipt. Indiantown provides its own BTR process (https://www.indiantownfl.gov/grow/page/obtain-business-tax-receipt).
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Martin County?+
F.S. 559.955 preempts most home-based-business regulation to the state; home-based businesses may operate in residentially-zoned areas without a separate Certificate of Use. Martin County still requires Growth Management zoning approval as part of the BTR application to confirm the use fits the residential character. Zoning approval from Martin County Growth Management Department required for any business operating in unincorporated Martin County; home-based operations protected under F.S. 559.955.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Martin County?+
Martin County Tax Collector (Ruth Pietruszewski): 772-288-5600 — https://martintaxcollector.com/. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Martin County: 772-221-4000. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Martin 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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Martin 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 Martin 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 Stuart or Jensen 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.