How to Sell Your Baked Goods Online in Florida

If you're already baking for friends, neighbors, or a local group, Florida's cottage food law makes it easy to start selling — legally, from your home kitchen, with no permit and no commercial space. Here's how to start selling online for local pickup.

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Yes, it's legal to sell baked goods from home in Florida

Florida's cottage food law (Florida Statute §500.80) lets you sell non-hazardous, shelf-stable baked goods directly to consumers with no permit, no registration, no inspection, and no commercial kitchen.

You can sell up to $250,000 in gross annual sales, as long as every sale is direct to the consumer. See our full Florida cottage food law guide for labeling rules and the complete allowed-foods list.

What you can sell online

Cottage food means shelf-stable, non-refrigerated items. The most popular sellers:

  • +Cookies, brownies, and bars
  • +Breads, rolls, bagels, and muffins
  • +Cakes and cupcakes (no refrigerated frostings or fillings)
  • +Candy, confections, and chocolate-covered pretzels and nuts
  • +Fruit pies, jams, jellies, and preserves
  • +Granola, trail mix, and dry baking mixes

How selling online works in Florida

Florida lets cottage food operations sell online and even ship within the state — but local pickup is the simplest, lowest-cost way to start, and it's what most buyers near you want.

On Ovendrop, buyers find and order from you online and pick up locally. No storefront, no shipping logistics — just neighbors buying from neighbors.

How to start selling on Ovendrop

  1. Create your storefront

    No commercial kitchen required — you sell from your home kitchen under Florida's cottage food law.

  2. List your products

    Add photos, ingredients, and allergens. Ovendrop generates a compliant cottage-food label for every item automatically.

  3. Set your pickup windows

    Buyers order online and you arrange local, in-person pickup. The buyer's exact address stays private until you mark an order ready.

  4. Get paid

    Payments are handled by Stripe and released to you after pickup is confirmed. No monthly fees, no listing fees.

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Keep reading

How to start a home bakery in FloridaFlorida cottage food lawSeller FAQHow Ovendrop works

Frequently asked questions

Can I legally sell baked goods online in Florida?

Yes. Under Florida Statute §500.80 you can sell non-hazardous baked goods directly to consumers — online included — with no permit, registration, or inspection, up to $250,000 in gross annual sales.

Do I need a permit or commercial kitchen in Florida?

No. Florida requires no permit, no registration, and no commercial kitchen to sell cottage food. You bake in your home kitchen and sell directly to consumers.

How much can I sell under the Florida cottage food law?

Up to $250,000 in gross annual sales, as long as all sales are direct to consumers (no wholesale to stores or restaurants).

How much does it cost to sell on Ovendrop?

It's free to create a storefront and list products. Ovendrop takes a small platform fee on each sale — there are no monthly fees and no listing fees. See the Seller FAQ for current rates.

How do I get paid?

Payments run through Stripe. Funds are released to you after the buyer's pickup is confirmed.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Cottage food laws change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's official resources before selling.