Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Orange County, Florida
Orange County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka 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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Mocha sweet treat
Mocha sweet treat - Cottage food from Orlando, Florida
Homemade desserts and meals 🍰🍗 cheesecake cups, banana pudding, BBQ chicken plates, shrimp Alfredo, and more!
Teresa’s Bakeshop
Teresa’s Bakeshop - Cottage food from Orlando, Florida
Cookies, cake pops
Jonnies Authentic Pastries and Desserts
Jonnies Authentic Pastries and Desserts - Cottage food from orlando, Florida
cakes and pies
The Baekehouse Bakery
The Baekehouse Bakery - Cottage food from Orlando, Florida
cookies, cakes, tres leches, cinnamon rolls, irish potato’s, cupcakes, strawberries, treat boxes, etc.
KrumphoriaCo
KrumphoriaCo - Cottage food from Orlando, Florida
Cookies-mini cakes-brownies
Roleando
Roleando - Cottage food from Orlando, Florida
Welcome to Roleando! We're a cottage food operation based in Orlando, Orange County. Contact us to learn more about our products!
Daisy Cakes Orlando
Made-to-order cakes, cookies, macarons & dog treats
Home baker making made-to-order cakes, cupcakes, decorated cookies, macarons, pies, and dog treats from scratch since 2017, with customer pickup or Orlando-area delivery. Named after the owner's rescue pit bull, Daisy.
Orlando Cookie Company
Custom decorated sugar cookies & decorating classes
Cottage food operation making custom decorated sugar cookies and hosting cookie decorating classes, serving Orlando, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Windermere, Clermont, and surrounding areas.
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Farmers Markets in Orange County
Recurring markets where Orange County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola
Orlando Sunday
Winter Park Farmers’ Market
Winter Park Saturday
Winter Garden Farmers Market
Winter Garden Saturday
BTN Lake Nona Farmers' Market
Orlando
Market on Fifth
Apopka
Winter Park Farmers' Market
Winter Park
Local Requirements in Orange 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
Orange County requires all cottage food producers and sellers to secure a Business Tax Receipt. There are also limitations on what part of the home and how much of the home can be used for food production and storage.
Renewal: September 30 each year
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
Orange County has specific limitations on what part of the home can be used for food production. Verify with the county planning department.
Limitations on home usage for food production and storage. Check with Orange County planning and zoning.
Inside city limits?
If within Orlando or another city, you may need a city BTR as well.
Notes
Orange County is notable for having specific restrictions on how much of the home can be used for cottage food production — more restrictive than 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 Orange County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Orange County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Orange 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, Orange County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Orange County?+
Orange County requires all cottage food producers and sellers to secure a Business Tax Receipt. There are also limitations on what part of the home and how much of the home can be used for food production and storage.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Orange County?+
If within Orlando or another city, you may need a city BTR as well.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Orange County?+
Orange County has specific limitations on what part of the home can be used for food production. Verify with the county planning department. Limitations on home usage for food production and storage. Check with Orange County planning and zoning.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Orange County?+
Orange County Tax Collector: 407-434-0312 — https://www.octaxcol.com. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Orange County: 407-858-1400. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Orange 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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Orange 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 Orange 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 Orlando or Winter Park, 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.