Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah and 2 other communities. Under Florida Statute 500.80, these makers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods from their home kitchens with no commercial license required.
Cities in Miami-Dade County:
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Mother Earth Miami
Organic sourdough starters & home baking classes
Home micro bakery in Miami selling organic rye and einkorn sourdough starters and teaching private sourdough basics classes.
Nibbles with Nat
Custom cookies & cakes by order
Home baker in Miami selling custom cookies and cakes by order through Instagram. Featured in Time Out Miami's coverage of Miami home bakers.
The Cupcake Girl Miami
Custom cupcakes, decorated cookies & cake pops
Home-based baker operating under the Florida Cottage Food law, making custom cupcakes, decorated sugar cookies, cake pops, and cookie cakes to order. Serves Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.
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Farmers Markets in Miami-Dade County
Recurring markets where Miami-Dade County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
Coconut Grove Organic Market
Miami Saturday
Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market
Pinecrest Sunday (seasonal)
Doral Farmers' Market
Miami
Legion Park Farmers Market
Miami
Market Mondays at the Arsht Center
Miami
South Miami Farmers Market
Miami
Upper Eastside Farmers' Market
Miami
Vizcaya Village Farmers Market
Miami
Local Requirements in Miami-Dade 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
Miami-Dade County requires a Local Business Tax Receipt for all businesses, including home-based cottage food operations. Businesses within a municipality must obtain BOTH a city receipt AND a county receipt.
Renewal: September 30 each year
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
City of Miami requires a Certificate of Use from the Planning and Zoning Department for home-based businesses.
Standard home occupation rules apply. Check your specific zoning district for restrictions on customer traffic, signage, and parking.
Inside city limits?
If your business is within city limits (e.g., City of Miami), you need BOTH a Miami-Dade County BTR AND a City of Miami BTR. Contact city clerk for city-specific requirements.
Notes
Miami-Dade is one of the more complex counties due to the dual city/county BTR requirement. If you are in an unincorporated area, you only need the county BTR.
⚠️ 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 Miami-Dade County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Miami-Dade County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Miami-Dade 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, Miami-Dade County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Miami-Dade County?+
Miami-Dade County requires a Local Business Tax Receipt for all businesses, including home-based cottage food operations. Businesses within a municipality must obtain BOTH a city receipt AND a county receipt.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Miami-Dade County?+
If your business is within city limits (e.g., City of Miami), you need BOTH a Miami-Dade County BTR AND a City of Miami BTR. Contact city clerk for city-specific requirements.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Miami-Dade County?+
City of Miami requires a Certificate of Use from the Planning and Zoning Department for home-based businesses. Standard home occupation rules apply. Check your specific zoning district for restrictions on customer traffic, signage, and parking.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Miami-Dade County?+
Miami-Dade Tax Collector: 305-375-5550 — https://mdctaxcollector.gov. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County: 305-324-2400. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Miami-Dade 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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Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami or Miami 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.