Plain-English guides to selling cottage food in Colorado. Written by us, not by an algorithm. For the official law, the legal authority is the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; these guides are a plain-English summary to help you understand it.
Signed into law June 4, 2026, HB26-1033 takes effect January 1, 2027. Plain-English breakdown of what changes, including refrigerated foods, meat dishes like tamales, the new $150,000 cap, and what it means for current cottage food sellers.
Read the explainer → Colorado LawThe complete plain-English guide. The revenue cap ($10,000 per recipe now, $150,000 flat from 2027), what foods are allowed, labeling requirements, licensing, and how to start without a commercial kitchen. About a 9-minute read.
Read the guide → EarningsThe honest math, with three real scenarios. Why most home bakers leave thousands of dollars on the table without realizing it, and how to plan a recipe lineup that uses the law's full earning headroom.
Read the guide →Looking for a specific answer about TrueCottage or Colorado cottage food law? Our FAQ covers the most common questions in short form.