Nebraska — the rules
Selling Food From Home in Nebraska: Cottage Food Rules (2026)
Yes — you can legally sell food made in your home kitchen in Nebraska, under the Cottage Food Registration (Nebraska Pure Food Act, LB 304 of 2019). There is no state sales cap on the books. Here is exactly what that means.
Nebraska at a glance
| Home food sales | Allowed |
| Program | Cottage Food Registration (Nebraska Pure Food Act, LB 304 of 2019) |
| 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
broader than most states: non-TCS foods plus some time/temperature-controlled foods (e.g. cheesecake, refrigerated items) if kept refrigerated/frozen during transport and sale; excludes meat/animal products, raw milk, raw eggs, unpasteurized juice, infused oils/honey, sprouts, low-acid canned foods, and fermented foods like kombucha
Permits and registration
Free online registration with Nebraska Dept of Agriculture (one-time, no expiration) plus a nationally accredited food safety and handling course (e.g. ServSafe, UNL) before sales; training not required if selling only non-TCS food direct to consumers at farmers markets; no inspection; consumer notification statement required
Going legal in Nebraska: 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: nda.nebraska.gov · nebraskalegislature.gov · cottagefoodlaw.unl.edu. 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 Nebraska?
Yes — under Cottage Food Registration (Nebraska Pure Food Act, LB 304 of 2019). Allowed foods and channels are specific; check the primary source.
How much can you sell under Nebraska's cottage food law?
Nebraska does not specify a state sales cap in the current rules.
Do you need a permit to sell food from home in Nebraska?
Free online registration with Nebraska Dept of Agriculture (one-time, no expiration) plus a nationally accredited food safety and handling course (e.g. ServSafe, UNL) before sales; training not required if selling only non-TCS food direct to consumers at farmers markets; no inspe