Kansas — the rules
Selling Food From Home in Kansas: Cottage Food Rules (2026)
Yes — you can legally sell food made in your home kitchen in Kansas, under the License-exempt direct-to-consumer food sales (no formal cottage food statute; Kansas Department of Agriculture guidance). There is no state sales cap on the books. Here is exactly what that means.
Kansas at a glance
| Home food sales | Allowed |
| Program | License-exempt direct-to-consumer food sales (no formal cottage food statute; Kansas Department of Agriculture guidance) |
| Annual sales cap | None specified |
| Sales channels | Direct to consumers (see details — many direct-only states still allow online orders with delivery) |
What foods are covered
non-TCS only: baked goods without cream/custard (cookies, breads, cakes, fruit pies), jams/jellies, candy, honey, dry mixes, spices, fresh produce, nuts; foods requiring temperature control (dairy, meat, cut produce, heat-treated vegetables) require a licensed facility; eggs and poultry have separate small-scale exemptions
Permits and registration
None: no license, registration, training, or inspection required for direct-to-consumer sales of non-TCS foods at farmers markets, roadside stands, home, fairs, and similar venues. Seller may not relinquish physical control of the product except to the end consumer -- no sales through grocery stores, restaurants, or other third parties.
Going legal in Kansas: the plate-seller checklist
- Read the primary source (linked below) — caps and food lists are specific and they change.
- Label honestly — most programs require your name, address or registration, and a made-in-a-home-kitchen disclosure on packaging.
- Get your free EIN at irs.gov and open a separate account for food money.
- Take payment at order time — prepaid orders with a weekly cutoff are how home sellers stay profitable AND within caps.
- Build the storefront — a menu page, order-ahead with cutoffs, your own business line. Our free guide covers the whole playbook.
Sources and verification
Verified 2026-07 against: www.agriculture.ks.gov · ij.org. Rules change — confirm with the primary source before acting; this guide is information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Is it legal to sell food from home in Kansas?
Yes — under License-exempt direct-to-consumer food sales (no formal cottage food statute; Kansas Department of Agriculture guidance). Allowed foods and channels are specific; check the primary source.
How much can you sell under Kansas's cottage food law?
Kansas does not specify a state sales cap in the current rules.
Do you need a permit to sell food from home in Kansas?
None: no license, registration, training, or inspection required for direct-to-consumer sales of non-TCS foods at farmers markets, roadside stands, home, fairs, and similar venues. Seller may not relinquish physical control of the product except to the end consumer -- no sales th