How to Get a Home-Based Food License from the Health Department

You will need to read the Guide to Opening a Home-Based Food Establishment to find out what can be made in a home kitchen before you apply for a license.

Apply Online      Print an Application

There are certain conditions where a home-based food business is exempt from licensing. You can read about the exemptions and submit the necessary paperwork by clicking the button below.

Submit an Exemption Online     Print an Exemption Form

Resources for you
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General Food Safety Practices, Providing Samples, Selling Fresh Product Part of the University of Vermont Extension fact sheet series on Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors
Selling Prepared Foods and Baked Goods Part of the University of Vermont Extension fact sheet series on Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors
Sanitation Guide for Food EmployeesPrintable, quick-reference guide on the basics of sanitation for food handlers
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Food & Lodging Program

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VT Dept of Health
Environmental Health
Food & Lodging Program
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8350

Phone: 802-863-7221 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free within Vermont)

Fax: 802-863-7483

Email: [email protected]

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