Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Volusia County, Florida
Volusia County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Daytona Beach, Deltona, Ormond Beach 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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Papa & Bambi's Bakery
Papa & Bambi's Bakery - Cottage food from Ormond Beach, Florida
Cookies, muffins,brownies, brookies, cupcakes, cookie cakes
Yumnumscandy
Yumnumscandy - Cottage food from Deland, Florida
Freeze Dried Candy
Against the Grain Bakery
Small-batch sourdough, cinnamon rolls & bagels
Woman-owned cottage food bakery in Daytona Beach baking small-batch sourdough from a home kitchen under Florida's Cottage Food Law. Slow-fermented, gut-friendly baked goods made with clean, thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Established 2024.
Crumbwell Bakehouse
Gourmet cookies, sourdough & sweet breads
Small cottage bakery in Central Florida following State of Florida Cottage Food Laws. Specializing in gourmet cookies, scones, sweet breads, apple butter, sourdough and more. Offers preorder with porch pickup, local delivery, or shipping.
Love at First Bite by Genesis LLC
Love at First Bite by Genesis LLC - Cottage food from Deltona, Florida
Welcome to Love at First Bite by Genesis LLC! We're a cottage food operation based in Deltona, Volusia County. Contact us to learn more about our products!
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Farmers Markets in Volusia County
Recurring markets where Volusia County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
Daytona Beach Farmers Market
Daytona Beach Saturday
City Island, since the 1920s
City Island Farmers' Market
Daytona Beach
Deltona Farmers Market
Deltona
Volusia County Farm Bureau Farmers' Market
DeLand
Local Requirements in Volusia 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
Effective January 1, 2024, Volusia County repealed its countywide business tax ordinance. A Volusia COUNTY business tax receipt is no longer required for any business located within the county, including home-based cottage food operations in unincorporated areas. Cottage food itself is separately preempted from local food licensing by F.S. 500.80.
Renewal: N/A — county BTR repealed
Apply / detailsHome Occupation & Zoning
No county home-occupation permit tied to a county BTR (county BTR repealed). Home-based businesses in unincorporated Volusia remain subject to county zoning/home-occupation standards in the zoning code; cities may impose their own home-occupation rules. Specifics Not verified — confirm with Volusia County Growth & Resource Management or the relevant city.
Standard Florida home-based-business protections under F.S. 559.955 apply. County/city zoning may limit signage, employees, traffic, and outside storage. Not verified in detail — confirm with the local zoning office.
Inside city limits?
Any home-based business with a physical location inside an incorporated municipality (Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Orange City, DeBary, Holly Hill, Pierson, etc.) must obtain that city's Business Tax Receipt. Contact the specific city; fees vary by municipality and are Not verified — confirm with the city.
Notes
Under F.S. 559.955, many home-based businesses are exempt from needing a local Certificate of Use. F.S. 500.80 preempts local cottage food licensing. Key point for Volusia: NO county BTR since 1/1/2024, but city BTR still applies inside incorporated limits. Contact county revenue/treasury at 386-943-7085 or treasury@volusia.org for legacy BTR record questions.
⚠️ 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 Volusia County before selling.
Cottage Food FAQ — Volusia County
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in Volusia 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. And Volusia County does not require a county Business Tax Receipt.
Do I need a business tax receipt in Volusia County?+
Effective January 1, 2024, Volusia County repealed its countywide business tax ordinance. A Volusia COUNTY business tax receipt is no longer required for any business located within the county, including home-based cottage food operations in unincorporated areas. Cottage food itself is separately preempted from local food licensing by F.S. 500.80.
Do I also need a city business tax receipt in Volusia County?+
Any home-based business with a physical location inside an incorporated municipality (Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Orange City, DeBary, Holly Hill, Pierson, etc.) must obtain that city's Business Tax Receipt. Contact the specific city; fees vary by municipality and are Not verified — confirm with the city.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in Volusia County?+
No county home-occupation permit tied to a county BTR (county BTR repealed). Home-based businesses in unincorporated Volusia remain subject to county zoning/home-occupation standards in the zoning code; cities may impose their own home-occupation rules. Specifics Not verified — confirm with Volusia County Growth & Resource Management or the relevant city. Standard Florida home-based-business protections under F.S. 559.955 apply. County/city zoning may limit signage, employees, traffic, and outside storage. Not verified in detail — confirm with the local zoning office.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules in Volusia County?+
Volusia County Tax Collector: 386-943-7085 — https://www.vctaxcollector.org/. For health questions, contact Florida Department of Health in Volusia County: 386-274-0500. Always confirm current requirements directly with the county before selling.
Setting up your Volusia 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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Volusia 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 Volusia 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 Daytona Beach or Deltona, 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.