Why this matters
What Michigan actually allows — and what it doesn't.
PA 113 of 2010 (Michigan Cottage Food Law), as amended by HB 4122 / Public Act 51 of 2025; signed Dec 23, 2025, effective March 24, 2026
Major 2024-2025 Changes (HB4122):
Revenue cap DOUBLED from $25,000 to $50,000 gross annual sales
$75,000 cap for cottage food operations selling products priced at $250+ per unit
Annual revenue cap
$50,000 a year.
Annual gross cap
$50,000
Required label language
Every package carries a statutory disclaimer.
The disclaimer below must appear on every package, in the exact casing the statute specifies:
Required on every label
Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
— PA 113 of 2010 (Michigan Cottage Food Law), as amended by HB 4122 / Public Act 51 of 2025
Sales channels
Where you can sell in Michigan — and where you can't.
Online ordering
YesYesShipping
YesYesSeller delivery
YesYesThird-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
YesYesInterstate sales
YesYesWholesale to retail stores
NoNoLicense, permit & registration
Michigan does not require state registration.
Do you need a cottage food license or permit in Michigan? For basic cottage foods, Michigan does not require a separate license or permit — but other rules can still apply.
- Registration
Not required
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Not required
- Address privacy
Available
Via registration id
Food categories
Foods the basic cottage food rules usually do not cover.
- Tcs
- Dairy
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Butter
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Custards
- Puddings
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Jerky
- Pumpkin Pies
- Custard Pies
- Cream Filled Pastries
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in Michigan.
Confirm your products qualify
Compare your menu against Michigan's cottage food rules. Temperature-controlled, meat, seafood, and low-acid canned items often require a different path; check the state-specific food categories above.
Optional: register for address privacy
Michigan does not require registration, but offers an optional ID that replaces your home address on labels.
Agency pageLabel every product correctly
Every label must include your name (or registered ID), product name, ingredients, allergens, and the statute-required disclaimer verbatim.
Start taking orders
Michigan allows online orders, in-state shipping, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels.
Frequently asked
Michigan cottage food — your questions answered.
How much is a food vendor license in Michigan?
There is no state cottage food license or fee in Michigan — you can start selling shelf-stable homemade foods directly, up to a $50,000 annual cap. HB 4122 (Public Act 51 of 2025) is the most recent update to the law. Your costs are ingredients, packaging, and labels rather than a license.
Is it legal to run a food business out of your home in Michigan?
Yes, for cottage food. Michigan does not require a state license to sell shelf-stable homemade foods from your home, though local zoning rules can still apply to pickups or signage. Temperature-controlled foods need a licensed kitchen.
Can I sell bread from my home in Michigan?
Yes. Breads and other baked goods are classic cottage foods in Michigan — you can sell them directly, online, shipped in-state, and even across state lines, with no license up to the $50,000 cap. Standard cottage food labeling applies.
How much can I earn selling cottage food in Michigan?
Michigan's gross sales cap is $50,000, doubled from $25,000 under HB 4122, and it rises to $75,000 for operations selling products priced at $250 or more per unit. The cap is measured on gross sales, not net, a CPI inflation adjustment begins October 1, 2026, and the same 2025 law now lets you run multiple cottage food operations from one residence.
Can I ship Michigan cottage food or sell it through DoorDash?
Yes, as of the March 24, 2026 update. Michigan's 2025 law newly allows online sales, third-party delivery through services like DoorDash and Instacart, and interstate shipping — all previously prohibited. A voluntary MSU Product Center registration will let you use an assigned number instead of your home address on labels, though that system is not yet operational as of February 2026.
Michigan cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Michigan does not require state registration for basic cottage food sales. The annual gross sales cap is $50,000. Michigan allows online orders, in-state shipping, seller delivery for cottage food sellers.
Do I need a cottage food license or permit in Michigan?
Not for the basic cottage food path, based on the state sources cited on this page. Michigan may still have label, food-category, local zoning, or other business rules, so check the official source before you sell.
What foods can I sell from home in Michigan?
Michigan's cottage food rules mainly cover foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Common no-go categories include tcs, dairy, cheese, yogurt, butter.