the nevada cottage food law, in plain english

what you can sell from your home kitchen in nevada, who you register with, where you can sell, and what the label has to say. checked against the state’s own pages on october 14, 2026.

by tommy + omarchecked october 14, 2026

nevada: register first, a $100,000 sales cap, some selling online, no shipping within the state. tap any state to see its rules.

on this page

1at a glance 2what you can sell 3how to start 4where you can sell 5labels 6what’s changed 7good to know 8questions 9sources

the short answer

yes, you can sell some homemade foods in nevada. register as a cottage food operation with your local food safety authority before you sell (in clark county that’s the southern nevada health district, $220), label everything, and sell in person from your home or at farmers markets, swap meets and craft fairs, up to $100,000 a year. online sales and shipping aren’t allowed until july 1, 2027, when a new law moves licensing to the nevada department of agriculture and allows phone and online orders, mail and delivery apps. foods that need refrigeration, like cream pies or cheesecake, aren’t allowed.

nevada cottage food rules at a glance

nevada cottage food rules at a glance
the law	nevada cottage food law (nevada revised statutes 580.600 (through june 30, 2027), then 585.700 to 585.770)
who runs it	your local health district (southern nevada health district in clark county) or the nevada department of agriculture; the department takes over statewide on july 1, 2027
registration	yes cottage food operation registration ($220 one time in clark county; other areas vary)
kitchen inspection	no
training	no
yearly sales cap	$100,000 a year, adjusted for inflation each year
selling from your home	yesin person on your own property
selling at farmers markets and events	yesfarmers markets, flea markets, swap meets, church bazaars, garage sales and craft fairs
selling online orders	limitedthe law bans phone and internet sales until july 1, 2027; snhd allows online orders you deliver yourself
selling delivering it yourself	limitedonly you, in person
selling shipping within the state	nonot until july 1, 2027
selling shipping to other states	no
selling to stores, cafes and restaurants	nono resale, consignment or sales to restaurants

what can you sell from home in nevada?

you can sell

cookies, breads and cakes without cream fillings or cream cheese frosting
candy
jams, jellies and preserves
nuts, trail mix, granola and cereal
popcorn and popcorn balls
dried fruit
dry herbs, seasoning mixes and flavored vinegar

you can’t sell

cream, custard or meringue pies
cheesecake and cream cheese frosting
truffles and ganache
sugar-free jams and fruit butters
meat, dairy and egg products
fried foods
pickles and salsa (covered by nevada’s separate craft food law)

these are examples, not the full list. check the your local health district (southern nevada health district in clark county) or the nevada department of agriculture; the department takes over statewide on july 1, 2027 before you sell something new.

how do you start a cottage food business in nevada?

register: a cottage food operation registration from the your local health district (southern nevada health district in clark county) or the nevada department of agriculture; the department takes over statewide on july 1, 2027. it costs $220 one time in clark county; other areas vary. start here.
label everything the way the law asks (below).
start selling in the ways nevada allows, and keep track of your sales if there’s a cap.

where and how can you sell in nevada?

from your home	yesin person on your own property
at farmers markets and events	yesfarmers markets, flea markets, swap meets, church bazaars, garage sales and craft fairs
online orders	limitedthe law bans phone and internet sales until july 1, 2027; snhd allows online orders you deliver yourself
delivering it yourself	limitedonly you, in person
shipping within the state	nonot until july 1, 2027
shipping to other states	no
to stores, cafes and restaurants	nono resale, consignment or sales to restaurants

on wareby, food is always pickup or delivery by the shop, never a courier and never shipped, which fits the rules in every state. how to sell food online from home.

what goes on a cottage food label in nevada?

“MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION”
the statement nevada requires on your label

the label also needs:

everything federal food labeling rules require, including the product name, ingredients, net weight and your name and address
allergens
the statement printed prominently

what’s changed in nevada, and what’s coming?

when	what
july 1, 2027	you’ll need a license from the nevada department of agriculture instead of a local registration; current registrations end june 30, 2027 (assembly bill 352) (coming)
july 1, 2027	you can sell by phone or online and fill orders in person, by mail or through a delivery app (coming)
july 1, 2027	dried vegetables and teas join the allowed list, vinegar drops off, and the department can approve a kitchen outside your home that isn’t otherwise inspected (coming)
july 1, 2025	the sales cap rose from $35,000 to $100,000 a year, adjusted for inflation, and oversight moved from the state health division to the nevada department of agriculture and local health districts (senate bill 466)

what else should you know in nevada?

register where you sell: snhd in clark county, northern nevada public health in washoe county, carson city health and human services, the central nevada health district, or the nevada department of agriculture everywhere else.
snhd says you can take a phone or online order if you deliver it yourself, in person, but you can’t ship it or use a delivery service.
snhd says you also need licenses from the nevada secretary of state and your local business license office.
pickles and other acidified foods fall under nevada’s separate craft food law with the department of agriculture.

questions people ask

do i need a license to sell baked goods from home in nevada?

yes. you need a cottage food operation registration from the your local health district (southern nevada health district in clark county) or the nevada department of agriculture; the department takes over statewide on july 1, 2027. it costs $220 one time in clark county; other areas vary.

can i sell cottage food online in nevada?

yes, with limits: the law bans phone and internet sales until july 1, 2027; snhd allows online orders you deliver yourself.

can i ship cottage food in nevada?

not within nevada: not until july 1, 2027. shipping to other states isn’t allowed either.

how much can i sell from home in nevada?

up to $100,000 a year, adjusted for inflation each year.

can i sell to stores or coffee shops in nevada?

no. no resale, consignment or sales to restaurants.

what can’t i sell from home in nevada?

the usual no’s: cream, custard or meringue pies, cheesecake and cream cheese frosting, truffles and ganache, sugar-free jams and fruit butters, meat, dairy and egg products. check with the your local health district (southern nevada health district in clark county) or the nevada department of agriculture; the department takes over statewide on july 1, 2027 before you sell something new.

sources

this is general information to help you get started, not legal advice. we checked it against nevada’s own pages on october 14, 2026, and laws change, so confirm with the your local health district (southern nevada health district in clark county) or the nevada department of agriculture; the department takes over statewide on july 1, 2027 (and your city or county) before you sell. spot something out of date? email hello@shopwareby.com.

written by tommy + omar

we sold cinnamon rolls from home as minnesota cottage food producers before we opened a licensed kitchen and built wareby. our story