Oregon — the rules
Selling Food From Home in Oregon: Cottage Food Rules (2026)
Yes — you can legally sell food made in your home kitchen in Oregon, under the Cottage Food Exemption (OAR 603-025-0320, SB 643 of 2023). Sales are capped at $52,700/year. Here is exactly what that means.
Oregon at a glance
| Home food sales | Allowed |
| Program | Cottage Food Exemption (OAR 603-025-0320, SB 643 of 2023) |
| Annual sales cap | $52,700 |
| Sales channels | Direct to consumers AND through retail/indirect channels |
What foods are covered
non-TCS foods from an allowed list: baked goods, confections (incl. freeze-dried candy), coffee beans, dried tea/spice/seasoning blends, high-acid (pH<4.6) jams/jellies/fruit butters, honey, syrups, nut mixes, repackaged freeze-dried/dehydrated commercial foods, drink mixes, popcorn; no TCS foods, no marijuana; direct sales in any manner (home, online, mail, events) plus sales to retail stores under packaging/labeling/signage agreement; no sales to restaurants or institutions
Permits and registration
No license or ODA inspection required; labeling (incl. pet-in-home disclosure), homemade-product statement, and 3-year sales records required; gross sales must stay under $52,700/yr (indexed; per ODA March 2026 guidance); optional $25/yr ODA Unique ID Number to replace home address on labels; separate licensed Domestic Kitchen option for producers who exceed the exemption
Going legal in Oregon: 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.oregon.gov · www.oregon.gov. 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 Oregon?
Yes — under Cottage Food Exemption (OAR 603-025-0320, SB 643 of 2023), with an annual sales cap of $52,700. Allowed foods and channels are specific; check the primary source.
How much can you sell under Oregon's cottage food law?
$52,700 per year under the current rules.
Do you need a permit to sell food from home in Oregon?
No license or ODA inspection required; labeling (incl. pet-in-home disclosure), homemade-product statement, and 3-year sales records required; gross sales must stay under $52,700/yr (indexed; per ODA March 2026 guidance); optional $25/yr ODA Unique ID Number to replace home addre