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Garage & Yard Sales in Albany, NY (2026)

1 verified garage & yard sales rules for Albany, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Garage Sale Permits

Albany does not require a separate permit to hold a garage or yard sale at a private residence. Under the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO), City Code Chapter 375, Article III (Use Regulations), residential property owners may hold up to six garage or estate sales per calendar year at any one residence, with each sale lasting no longer than 72 hours. Sales are accessory to the residential use, must occur on the resident's own property, and may not become a de facto retail business.

Albany Garage Sale Rules: Six Sales Per Year, 72-Hour Maximum (USDO Art. III)

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