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Garage & Yard Sales in Buffalo, NY (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Frequency, Duration & Permits

A permit from the Commissioner of Public Works is required for any garage, porch, or yard sale beyond the third such sale in a calendar year. The permit also requires approval from the District Council member.

Garage Sales: Garage Sale Permits

Light Restrictions

Buffalo City Code § 254-8(A)

§ 254-8.A. The licensing and reporting requirements of this chapter shall not be applicable to house or garage sales, except that, if more than three such sales are held in any calendar year, a permit from the Commissioner of Public Works shall be required. In addition, the Commissioner of Public Works shall not issue a permit for a garage sale until the District Council member is notified of s...

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