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Cottage food laws

Arizona Cottage Food Law

Can you sell homemade food from your home kitchen in Arizona? Here are the sales cap, allowed foods, where you can sell, and the point where you must move into a licensed commercial kitchen.
Educational summary, not legal advice — cottage food rules change; confirm with the state before you sell.
Program
Cottage Food Program
Annual sales cap
No cap
Where you can sell
Direct/in-personFarmers marketsHome pickupOnline (in-state)Some retail (non-TCS only)
Registration / to start
Free registration with AZ Dept of Health Services; food-handler card required
Allowed foods
Non-TCS foods plus certain approved items (e.g., some frozen produce); baked goods, candies, jams, dry goods
Not allowed
Alcohol, unpasteurized milk, meat; TCS foods when sold through retail/third-party vendors
When you need a commercial / commissary kitchen
Selling TCS foods via retail/third-party or beyond program limits requires a licensed kitchen
Administered by
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) · Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-136 / R9-8-101.02

Source: Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Cottage food laws change often — confirm current rules before selling.

Good to know

Definitions consolidated in a 2024 rule update; free registration, no dollar cap.

Outgrowing cottage food? When you need a licensed kitchen, see Arizona food-business requirements, estimate the build with the cost-to-open calculator, and check whether you need a hood.

Frequently asked

Can I sell homemade food in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona has a cottage food framework (Cottage Food Program) that lets individuals make and sell certain non-hazardous foods from a home kitchen. There is no sales cap. You still must follow the state's rules on allowed foods, labeling, and where you can sell. Administered by Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
What foods can I sell under Arizona's cottage food law?
Non-TCS foods plus certain approved items (e.g., some frozen produce); baked goods, candies, jams, dry goods Not allowed: Alcohol, unpasteurized milk, meat; TCS foods when sold through retail/third-party vendors
When do I need a commercial or commissary kitchen in Arizona?
Selling TCS foods via retail/third-party or beyond program limits requires a licensed kitchen At that point, see the requirements and permit fees for your area.
Do I need a license or registration for cottage food in Arizona?
Free registration with AZ Dept of Health Services; food-handler card required
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