Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Seminole County, Florida
Seminole County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo 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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Happy Pets Bakery
Handmade all-natural treats for dogs & cats
Home-based pet bakery making handmade, all-natural treats, snacks, and cakes for dogs and cats. Sells from a pink tent at the Sanford Farmers Market and serves the Lake Mary/Casselberry area.
The Little Dutch Bakery
Organic sourdough & authentic Dutch stroopwafels
Family-run Central Florida microbakery specializing in organic-flour sourdough breads, scones, sweet rolls, and authentic Dutch stroopwafels. Sells weekly at the Mount Dora Village Market (Sundays) and Port Orange Farmers Market (Saturdays), with local delivery and Florida-wide shipping.
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Farmers Markets in Seminole County
Recurring markets where Seminole County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
Lake Mary Farmers Market
Lake Mary Saturday
Farmers' Market @ Hoover's Market
Altamonte Springs
Good Neighbors Famers' Market
Oviedo
Local Requirements in Seminole 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
Any person or entity operating a business located in Seminole County must obtain a county Business Tax Receipt, including one-person and home-based businesses. Fees are approximately $25.00 for non-regulated entities and $45.00 for regulated entities.
Renewal: September 30 (annual; renewal notices mailed ahead of the deadline)
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
No standalone county home-occupation permit, but home-based businesses in unincorporated Seminole County must receive zoning approval from the Seminole County Planning Department (407-665-7371) prior to operating.
Zoning approval required from Seminole County Planning & Development for unincorporated locations before a BTR is issued.
Inside city limits?
Businesses within city limits (e.g., Lake Mary, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Longwood, Oviedo, Winter Springs) need a city business tax receipt IN ADDITION to the county receipt; obtain the city receipt first, then the county receipt.
Notes
Per F.S. 500.80, cottage food operations are exempt from state/local food permits. Under F.S. 559.955, many home-based businesses are exempt from a local Certificate of Use. Verify HOA covenants before starting.
⚠️ 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 Seminole County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Seminole County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Seminole 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, Seminole County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to operate a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Seminole County?+
Any person or entity operating a business located in Seminole County must obtain a county Business Tax Receipt, including one-person and home-based businesses. Fees are approximately $25.00 for non-regulated entities and $45.00 for regulated entities.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Seminole County?+
Businesses within city limits (e.g., Lake Mary, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Longwood, Oviedo, Winter Springs) need a city business tax receipt IN ADDITION to the county receipt; obtain the city receipt first, then the county receipt.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Seminole County?+
No standalone county home-occupation permit, but home-based businesses in unincorporated Seminole County must receive zoning approval from the Seminole County Planning Department (407-665-7371) prior to operating. Zoning approval required from Seminole County Planning & Development for unincorporated locations before a BTR is issued.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Seminole County?+
Seminole County Tax Collector: 407-665-1000 — https://seminolecounty.tax. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Seminole County: 407-665-3000. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Seminole 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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Seminole 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 Seminole 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 Sanford or Altamonte Springs, 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.