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Garage & Yard Sales in Bellingham, WA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Frequency, Duration & Permits

Bellingham caps nonprofit-run neighborhood fundraising events, including community garage sales, home tours, art fairs, and auctions, to once a year and no more than 72 hours, approved by the planning director as a temporary use.

Bellingham Community Garage Sale Annual Limit

Some Restrictions

Bellingham Municipal Code § 20.10.040(A)(6)

Annual neighborhood activities conducted by nonprofit organizations for the purpose of raising funds for community improvements or other nonprofit causes. The use shall be limited to once a year, not longer than 72 hours in duration, and shall include such activities as home tours, community garage sales, art fairs, auctions, etc. 7. Special events as allowed under Chapter 13.13 BMC. ...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Bellingham city rules.

Garage & Yard Sales in Whatcom County