2026 guide
Cottage food laws in Montana (2026).
Sales caps, label requirements, shipping rules, and what you can sell from your home kitchen.
Annual cap
None
Online orders
Allowed
Shipping
No
Permit
Registration
The short version
No annual cap in Montana. Track sales for your books, but the state doesn't throttle you. Shipping is not allowed — in-state delivery or in-person only. Online orders are fine. Local Food Choice Act expanded options.
What you can sell in Montana
Cottage food laws generally allow non-potentially-hazardous foods — items that don't require refrigeration for safety. Common allowed items include:
- Cookies, brownies, biscotti
- Breads, rolls, bagels
- Cakes (no cream/custard fillings)
- Pies (fruit, not cream)
- Jams, jellies, fruit butters
- Granola, trail mix, candy
- Dry mixes & spice blends
- Roasted coffee beans
Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes, meat) are typically prohibited. Confirm specifics with your state agency.
Every label in Montana must include
- Producer name & address
- Product name
- Ingredients
- Allergens
- Net weight
- Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to routine government food safety inspection.
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Frequently asked questions
+ What's the cottage food sales limit in Montana for 2026?
Montana has no annual cap on cottage food sales as of 2026.
+ Do I need a permit to sell baked goods from home in Montana?
Yes. Montana requires registration with the state before selling.
+ Can I ship baked goods from Montana?
No. Montana prohibits shipping cottage food. In-state delivery or in-person sales only.
+ Can I take online orders in Montana?
Yes. You can take orders online for in-person pickup or delivery (and shipping where allowed).
+ What has to be on my label?
Montana requires: Producer name & address; Product name; Ingredients; Allergens; Net weight; Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to routine government food safety inspection..
+ Is this legal advice?
No. This page summarizes public guidance. Confirm details with the Montana Department of Agriculture or Health before selling.
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Create a free accountInformational only — not legal advice. Last reviewed 2026. Verify with the Montana Department of Agriculture or Health before selling.