Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach 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.
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Big House Bakery
Big House Bakery - Cottage food from Lake Worth, Florida
4.5 ounce gourmet cookies
The Wild Loaf Microbakery
Handcrafted sourdough & cookies with local ingredients
Women-owned cottage bakery and microbakery in Boca Raton. Pre-order for Sunday pickup. Uses fresh, local ingredients with a focus on sourdough. Orders should be placed 48 hours in advance.
Seacrest Sourdough
Organic artisan sourdough made the ancestral way
Local micro-bakery on a mission to bring back real bread — organic, long-fermented, no additives. All bread made the ancestral way with wild yeast and only clean, natural, organic ingredients. Supports regenerative farming.
Laura's Sweet Life
Custom decorated cookies, including elegant wedding cookies
Florida cottage home bakery in Boynton Beach specializing in custom decorated cookies, including elegant wedding cookies, sold by order through its Facebook page.
Happy Dog Bakery
All-natural baked dog treats since 2009
Family-owned home-based dog treat business founded in 2009, selling all-natural baked dog treats at South Florida farmers markets including Plantation, Tamarac, and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, plus online.
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Farmers Markets in Palm Beach County
Recurring markets where Palm Beach County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
West Palm Beach GreenMarket
West Palm Beach Saturday (seasonal)
Delray Beach GreenMarket
Delray Beach Saturday (seasonal)
Boca Farmers Market
Boca Raton
Delray GreenMarket
Delray Beach
Wellington Green Market
Wellington
Local Requirements in Palm Beach 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
Palm Beach County requires a local business tax receipt for any person selling merchandise or services, including one-person and home-based businesses, per Palm Beach County Ordinance 17-17.
Renewal: September 30 each year
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
Standard home occupation zoning rules apply.
Subject to zoning regulations and any other lawful authority per county ordinance.
Inside city limits?
City-level BTR may also be required. Check with your specific city.
Notes
Palm Beach County explicitly states that home-based businesses are included in the BTR requirement.
⚠️ 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 Palm Beach County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Palm Beach County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Palm Beach 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, Palm Beach County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Palm Beach County?+
Palm Beach County requires a local business tax receipt for any person selling merchandise or services, including one-person and home-based businesses, per Palm Beach County Ordinance 17-17.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Palm Beach County?+
City-level BTR may also be required. Check with your specific city.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Palm Beach County?+
Standard home occupation zoning rules apply. Subject to zoning regulations and any other lawful authority per county ordinance.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Palm Beach County?+
Palm Beach County Tax Collector: 561-355-2264 — https://www.pbctax.gov. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County: 561-840-4500. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Palm Beach 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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Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach or Boca Raton, 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.