Cottage Food Laws in Oregon

Oregon's cottage food sales cap is adjusted for inflation each year (about $52,700). A low-cost online food safety course is required.

Overview

Oregon's cottage food sales cap is adjusted for inflation each year (about $52,700). A low-cost online food safety course is required.

Last verified: July 30, 2026 Official source: Oregon Department of Agriculture ↗

What Foods Can I Sell?

Allowed

  • Cookies, brownies, and bars
  • Cakes and cupcakes (no cream, custard, or perishable fillings)
  • Quick breads and yeast breads
  • Pies and pastries (fruit-based, not cream or custard)
  • Candy, fudge, and confections
  • Granola, cereals, and dry snack mixes
  • Dry baking mixes and dry herb/spice blends
  • Jams, jellies, and fruit butters
  • Honey and roasted coffee or dry tea

Not Allowed

  • Foods that require refrigeration to be safe (cream pies, cheesecakes, custards)
  • Meat, poultry, or seafood products
  • Most dairy products, including soft cheeses
  • Canned low-acid vegetables
  • Alcohol-infused products
  • Any food that needs time/temperature control for safety (TCS foods)

Where Can I Sell?

✓ Direct to Consumers
✓ Farmers Markets
✓ Online Orders
✓ Pickup
✓ Delivery
✓ Events

Revenue Limits

Annual Sales Limit
About $52,700 per year (adjusted annually for inflation)

Permits and Licensing

Required Permits

Check current Department of Agriculture guidance for registration requirements.

Food Handler Requirements

An online food safety course (about $10) is required.

Business License

A local business license may be required.

Kitchen Inspection

Not typically required for cottage food operations.

Labeling Requirements

  1. Product name
  2. Ingredient list, in descending order by weight
  3. Business name and address
  4. Net weight
  5. Oregon requires a disclosure statement indicating the food is homemade and not state-inspected, but this tool could not confirm the exact required wording from available sources — get the current exact text from the Oregon Department of Agriculture before printing labels.

Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Oregon Department of Agriculture before printing labels.

Starting Your Bakery Checklist

Legal disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Cottage food laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's official government resources.

Turn Your Home Bakery Into a Business

Doughmain helps home bakers create a professional bakery website, accept orders online, showcase their menu, and grow their customer base.

Create Free Bakery Website Build My Bakery Site

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell baked goods from home in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Oregon's cottage food sales cap is adjusted for inflation each year (about $52,700). A low-cost online food safety course is required.

What foods can I sell under cottage food laws in Oregon?

Typically allowed items include Cookies, brownies, and bars, Cakes and cupcakes (no cream, custard, or perishable fillings), Quick breads and yeast breads, Pies and pastries (fruit-based, not cream or custard), Candy, fudge, and confections, and similar non-perishable homemade goods. Foods that require refrigeration, such as cream pies and cheesecakes, are generally not allowed. Always confirm the current list with Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Do I need a permit to sell homemade cakes in Oregon?

Check current Department of Agriculture guidance for registration requirements.

How much can a home bakery make in Oregon?

Oregon's cottage food annual sales limit is: About $52,700 per year (adjusted annually for inflation).

Browse Other States

Kentucky Texas Connecticut Idaho Arizona New Hampshire Oklahoma Arkansas Illinois Utah Tennessee California View All States →
Copied!