Marijuana Home Grow Laws by State: Where Can You Grow Cannabis at Home?

Marijuana home grow laws vary drastically across the United States, with some states allowing adults to cultivate their own plants, others restricting cultivation to medical marijuana patients and several legal marijuana states continuing to ban home grow entirely.

As of 2026, most states with legal recreational marijuana allow at least some form of personal cultivation. However, several major exceptions remain. Delaware, New Jersey and Washington have legalized adult-use marijuana but do not allow recreational consumers to grow at home, while Illinois allows home cultivation only for registered medical marijuana patients. Nevada allows adults to grow marijuana only under certain conditions, including if they live more than 25 miles from a licensed retailer.

Medical marijuana home grow laws are just as varied. Some medical marijuana states, including Oklahoma, Hawaii and South Dakota, allow registered patients to cultivate their own plants, while others, including Florida, Pennsylvania, Utah, West Virginia and Mississippi, prohibit patient cultivation entirely.

Because marijuana laws change frequently and local rules can be stricter than state law, anyone considering home cultivation should check current state law, local ordinances, lease restrictions and medical marijuana program rules before growing.

That said, below is a state-by-state breakdown of marijuana home grow laws in all 50 states, current as of May 22, 2026.

Alabama does not allow recreational marijuana, and the state’s medical marijuana law does not allow patients to grow cannabis at home.

The state’s medical marijuana program is built around licensed production and dispensing, not personal cultivation. Patients who qualify for medical marijuana must obtain products through the regulated system once access is available, rather than growing plants themselves.

Alaska allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three mature plants at a time. Marijuana grown at home must be for personal use and may not be sold without a license.

Alaska also allows adults to possess marijuana produced by their own plants, but cultivation must still comply with local rules and private-property restrictions.

Arizona allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may grow up to six plants at their primary residence. If two or more adults live in the same residence, the household limit is generally 12 plants.

Plants must be grown in a secure area that is not visible to the public. Arizona also allows medical marijuana patients to cultivate under certain circumstances, although adult-use legalization now gives many adults a separate path to legally grow.

Arkansas does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

All legal medical marijuana products must come from licensed businesses. Patients and caregivers may not personally cultivate marijuana plants under the state’s medical marijuana law.

California allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six plants for personal use. Plants and harvested marijuana must be kept in a private place, and local governments may impose reasonable rules on cultivation, including requiring plants to be grown indoors or in a secured area.

California’s medical marijuana laws may provide additional protections for qualified patients, but the basic adult-use home grow limit is six plants.

Colorado allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three flowering plants at a time. State law also places household limits, and local governments may impose additional restrictions.

Home grow remains one of the core rights under Colorado’s legalization law, but cultivation must be private, secure and not visible to the public.

Connecticut allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three mature plants at a time. A household may grow no more than 12 plants, regardless of how many adults live there.

Connecticut initially allowed home grow for medical marijuana patients before extending the right to adult-use consumers. Plants must be grown indoors and kept secure.

Delaware has legalized recreational marijuana, but adults are not allowed to grow marijuana at home.

The state allows adult possession and has created a regulated retail system, but personal cultivation remains prohibited. Medical marijuana patients also are not allowed to grow their own cannabis.

This makes Delaware one of the few adult-use marijuana states that does not allow home cultivation.

Florida does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

Patients must purchase products through licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers. Home cultivation remains illegal, even for registered patients.

Florida has one of the largest medical marijuana markets in the country, but it does not include patient home grow.

Georgia does not allow recreational marijuana and does not allow medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis at home.

The state has a limited medical cannabis program focused on low-THC oil and other restricted products. Personal cultivation remains illegal.

Hawaii does not allow recreational marijuana, but registered medical marijuana patients may grow cannabis under the state’s medical program.

Patients or caregivers may cultivate marijuana only if the grow site is properly registered. Hawaii generally allows a patient and caregiver to collectively grow up to 10 plants, though program rules and caregiver limits should be reviewed before any cultivation occurs.

Hawaii is one of the medical-only states where home cultivation remains an important access point for patients.

Idaho does not allow recreational marijuana, medical marijuana or home cultivation.

Marijuana remains illegal under state law, and growing cannabis can result in criminal penalties.

Illinois has legalized recreational marijuana, but recreational consumers are not allowed to grow marijuana at home.

Home cultivation is limited to registered medical marijuana patients, who may grow up to five plants for personal medical use. Plants must be grown in a secure, enclosed location and kept away from public view.

Illinois is one of the clearest examples of a legal marijuana state where adult-use consumers can buy cannabis from licensed stores but cannot legally grow it themselves.

Indiana does not allow recreational marijuana or medical marijuana home cultivation.

The state has not legalized a comprehensive medical marijuana program, and growing cannabis remains illegal.

Iowa does not allow recreational marijuana and does not allow patients to grow cannabis at home.

The state has a limited medical cannabidiol program, but personal cultivation is not allowed. Patients must obtain approved products through the regulated system.

Kansas does not allow recreational marijuana, medical marijuana or home cultivation.

Growing marijuana remains illegal in the state.

Kentucky has legalized medical marijuana, but the state does not allow patients to grow cannabis at home.

The medical program is designed around licensed businesses and regulated products. Recreational marijuana remains illegal, and personal cultivation is prohibited.

Louisiana does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

Patients must obtain products through the state’s regulated medical marijuana system. Personal cultivation remains illegal.

Maine allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to three mature plants, 12 immature plants and an unlimited number of seedlings. Plants must be grown for personal use and may not be sold without a license.

Maine also has a long-running medical marijuana program with separate cultivation rules for patients and caregivers.

Maryland allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to two plants per household for personal use. Registered medical marijuana patients may be allowed to grow additional plants, with state rules generally allowing two extra plants per residence for qualifying patients.

Maryland’s adult-use home grow law is more restrictive than many other legalization states because the limit applies by household rather than by adult.

Massachusetts allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six plants for personal use, with a maximum of 12 plants per household if two or more adults live there.

Plants must be grown in a location that is not visible from a public place without the use of aircraft, binoculars or other optical aids. Homegrown marijuana cannot be sold without a license.

Michigan allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to 12 plants at a residence for personal use. That is among the highest adult-use home grow limits in the country.

Plants must be kept in a secure area and not visible to the public. Michigan also has a separate medical marijuana program, but the adult-use law already gives adults broad home cultivation rights.

Minnesota allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to eight plants, with no more than four mature plants at a time. Plants must be grown at the person’s residence and in an enclosed, locked space that is not open to public view.

Minnesota legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023, and home cultivation became one of the first major rights available to adults before the full retail market opened.

Mississippi does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

Patients must purchase products through licensed medical marijuana businesses. Personal cultivation remains illegal.

Missouri allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home, but cultivation requires a state-issued registration card.

Registered adults may cultivate up to six flowering plants, six nonflowering plants and six clones or plants under 14 inches. The plants must be kept in a locked area and grown for personal use.

Medical marijuana patients may also cultivate if they receive the proper authorization. Missouri’s home grow law is more detailed than many states because it separates plants by growth stage and requires registration.

Montana allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may generally cultivate up to two mature marijuana plants and two seedlings. A household with more than one adult may grow up to twice that amount.

Plants must be grown for personal use and may not be visible from a public place. Montana also has medical marijuana rules that may apply separately to patients and providers.

Nebraska does not allow recreational marijuana home cultivation.

Although voters approved medical marijuana measures, the state’s legal framework does not allow patients to simply grow their own cannabis at home. Personal cultivation remains prohibited unless state law changes to allow it through a regulated medical system.

Nevada allows adult-use marijuana, but home cultivation is limited.

Adults may generally grow marijuana only if they live more than 25 miles from a licensed retail marijuana store or meet another legal exception. When home cultivation is allowed, the general limit is six plants per adult and 12 plants per household.

Because Nevada has licensed retailers in many population centers, many adults are not legally allowed to grow at home despite living in a recreational marijuana state.

New Hampshire does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

The state has a medical marijuana program, but patients must obtain products through licensed alternative treatment centers. Personal cultivation remains prohibited.

New Jersey has legalized recreational marijuana, but adults are not allowed to grow marijuana at home.

The state also does not allow medical marijuana patients to cultivate their own plants. All legal marijuana must come from licensed businesses.

New Jersey’s home grow ban has remained controversial because the state allows adult-use sales while continuing to penalize personal cultivation.

New Mexico allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six mature plants for personal use. Household limits and rules for immature plants also apply.

New Mexico also allows medical marijuana patients to cultivate under separate medical rules, making home grow available through both the adult-use and medical systems.

New York allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to three mature plants and three immature plants, with a household cap of six mature plants and six immature plants. Adults may also possess up to five pounds of marijuana at home if it was lawfully grown or obtained.

New York’s adult-use home grow rules took effect after regulators adopted final regulations, making personal cultivation legal after a long delay following legalization.

North Carolina does not allow recreational marijuana home cultivation.

The state has not legalized comprehensive medical marijuana statewide. Limited cannabis access exists in specific contexts, including on tribal land, but home cultivation remains illegal under state law outside any separately authorized jurisdiction.

North Dakota does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

The state’s medical marijuana program requires patients to obtain products through licensed dispensaries. Personal cultivation remains prohibited.

Ohio allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six plants per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household. Plants must be kept in a secured location, not visible to the public and not accessible to people under 21.

Ohio legalized recreational marijuana through a voter-approved initiative, and home cultivation became legal before the state’s adult-use retail market fully launched.

Oklahoma does not allow recreational marijuana, but medical marijuana patients may grow cannabis at home.

Registered patients may cultivate up to six mature plants and six seedlings. Cultivation must comply with state rules, and patients generally must grow on property they own or have permission to use.

Oklahoma has one of the broadest medical marijuana programs in the country, and patient home grow remains part of that system.

Oregon allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to four plants per household for personal use. The limit applies regardless of how many adults live in the residence.

Oregon also has a separate medical marijuana program, which may allow different cultivation limits for registered patients and caregivers.

Pennsylvania does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

Patients must purchase products through the state’s medical marijuana dispensary system. Personal cultivation remains illegal and can carry criminal penalties.

Rhode Island allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than three mature plants at a time. Plants must be grown in a private, secure area and may not be sold without a license.

Rhode Island also allows medical marijuana patients to grow under separate medical rules.

South Carolina does not allow recreational marijuana, medical marijuana or home cultivation.

The state has not legalized a comprehensive medical marijuana program, and growing cannabis remains illegal.

South Dakota does not allow recreational marijuana, but medical marijuana patients may grow cannabis at home if properly authorized.

Registered patients may generally grow up to three plants, and a physician may recommend a higher number when medically necessary.

South Dakota is one of the few medical-only states where patient cultivation is allowed.

Tennessee does not allow recreational marijuana, medical marijuana or home cultivation.

The state has only limited low-THC protections, and growing cannabis remains illegal.

Texas does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

The state’s Compassionate Use Program allows certain low-THC cannabis products through licensed businesses, but personal cultivation remains illegal.

Utah does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

Patients must obtain medical cannabis products through the state’s licensed pharmacy system. Personal cultivation remains prohibited.

Vermont allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to six plants, with no more than two mature plants at a time. Home grow was legalized before Vermont launched adult-use retail sales.

Vermont also has a medical marijuana program with separate patient rules.

Virginia allows adults 21 and older to grow marijuana at home.

Adults may cultivate up to four plants per household for personal use. Each plant must be tagged with identifying information, and plants must be kept away from public view and inaccessible to people under 21.

Virginia allows adults to possess and grow marijuana, but the state still has not launched a licensed recreational retail market.

Washington has legalized recreational marijuana, but adult-use consumers are not allowed to grow marijuana at home.

Home cultivation is allowed only for qualifying medical marijuana patients and designated providers under the state’s medical marijuana rules. The number of plants depends on whether the patient has a recognition card and whether a health care practitioner authorizes a higher amount.

Washington remains one of the only states with legal recreational marijuana sales but no adult-use home grow.

West Virginia does not allow recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana patients are not allowed to grow cannabis at home.

Patients must obtain products through licensed medical marijuana dispensaries. Personal cultivation remains illegal.

Wisconsin does not allow recreational marijuana, medical marijuana or home cultivation.

Growing cannabis remains illegal under state law.

Wyoming does not allow recreational marijuana, medical marijuana or home cultivation.

The state allows only limited low-THC hemp-derived products under narrow rules, and personal marijuana cultivation remains illegal.

The states that generally allow adult-use home cultivation are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia.

However, several of those states have important restrictions. Missouri requires a cultivation registration card. Nevada allows home grow only in limited circumstances, including when a person lives more than 25 miles from a licensed retailer. Maryland limits adult-use home grow to two plants per household, while Oregon limits adults to four plants per household.

Several states have legalized recreational marijuana but still prohibit adult-use home cultivation.

Those states include Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington. Illinois allows only registered medical marijuana patients to grow at home, while Washington allows home grow only for qualified medical patients and designated providers.

Medical marijuana home grow is allowed in some states, but not most.

Medical-only states that allow at least some form of patient cultivation include Hawaii, Oklahoma and South Dakota. In addition, several adult-use states also allow medical patients to cultivate under separate medical rules, including Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.

No. In states that allow home cultivation, marijuana grown at home is generally for personal use only.

Selling homegrown cannabis without a state license remains illegal, even in states where adults can legally grow several plants. Some states allow limited gifting between adults, but gifting rules vary and cannot be used as a disguised sale.

Yes, in many cases.

Even if state law allows home cultivation, landlords, property managers, condominium boards and homeowners associations may be able to restrict or prohibit growing marijuana on their property. Renters should check their lease before growing.

Local governments may also impose additional rules, especially for outdoor cultivation, odor control, electrical safety and visibility from public places.