Nevada — the rules

Selling Food From Home in Nevada: Cottage Food Rules (2026)

Yes — you can legally sell food made in your home kitchen in Nevada, under the Cottage Food Operation (NRS 446.866, registration with local/state health authority). Sales are capped at $35,000/year. Here is exactly what that means.

Nevada at a glance

Home food sales	Allowed
Program	Cottage Food Operation (NRS 446.866, registration with local/state health authority)
Annual sales cap	$35,000
Sales channels	Direct to consumers (see details — many direct-only states still allow online orders with delivery)
Approximate fee	$220

What foods are covered

narrow non-potentially-hazardous list only: shelf-stable baked goods (no cream/custard/cream cheese), candies, jams/jellies/preserves (standardized 21 CFR 150 recipes), vinegars, nuts, popcorn, dry herbs/seasonings, dried fruit, cereals/trail mix/granola; no fermented/acidified foods, no freeze-drying

Permits and registration

Registration required with the health authority for each jurisdiction of sale (SNHD for Clark County, NNPH for Washoe, Carson City HHS, Central Nevada HD, or state DPBH for rural counties) plus a State of Nevada business license; no routine inspection; no food-safety training mandate; in-person direct sales only (no internet sales) until AB 352 takes effect 7/1/2027 (cap to $100,000, online orders allowed, moves to Dept of Agriculture)

Going legal in Nevada: 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.dpbh.nv.gov · www.leg.state.nv.us · media.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org · archive.leg.state.nv.us · www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.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 Nevada?

Yes — under Cottage Food Operation (NRS 446.866, registration with local/state health authority), with an annual sales cap of $35,000. Allowed foods and channels are specific; check the primary source.

How much can you sell under Nevada's cottage food law?

$35,000 per year under the current rules.

Do you need a permit to sell food from home in Nevada?