2026 guide
Cottage food laws in Nevada (2026).
Sales caps, label requirements, shipping rules, and what you can sell from your home kitchen.
Annual cap
$35,000
Online orders
No
Shipping
No
Permit
Registration
The short version
You can sell up to $35,000 per year in Nevada. Cross that and you'll need a commercial kitchen or a higher-tier license. Shipping is not allowed — in-state delivery or in-person only. Online sales are not permitted — face-to-face only. Registration with health authority required.
What you can sell in Nevada
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 Nevada 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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Generate compliant labelsWhat if I exceed the $35,000 cap?
Crossing Nevada's annual cap typically means moving to a commercial kitchen, getting a wholesale food manufacturer license, or splitting your business. The state can audit — keep clean sales records. Siftii tracks your year-to-date total against the $35,000 cap and warns you before you cross it.
Frequently asked questions
+ What's the cottage food sales limit in Nevada for 2026?
In 2026, Nevada caps cottage food sales at $35,000 per year. Exceed it and you need a commercial kitchen or higher-tier license.
+ Do I need a permit to sell baked goods from home in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada requires registration with the state before selling.
+ Can I ship baked goods from Nevada?
No. Nevada prohibits shipping cottage food. In-state delivery or in-person sales only.
+ Can I take online orders in Nevada?
No. Nevada requires face-to-face sales — no online orders.
+ What has to be on my label?
Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada Department of Agriculture or Health before selling.