Medium Revenue Last reviewed 2021-11-11
2026 reference
Kentucky Cottage Food Law
Kentucky's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $20,000 and a permit (Kentucky home-based processor permit) is required before the first sale. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: The permit fee is real — budget for it before launching.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
$20,000
Permit / registration
Kentucky home-based processor permit
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Not required
Acidified foods
Excluded
Interstate shipping
In-state only
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
What's required before your first sale
Registration plus a permit fee required.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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