Paramus vs Ridgewood
How do frequency limits rules compare between Paramus, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ?
Paramus has fewer restrictions than Ridgewood.
Paramus, NJ
Bergen County
Paramus issues no more than two garage sale licenses for the same premises within one calendar year, with limited exceptions for property transfers and separate residential units on the same lot.
View full Paramus rules →Ridgewood, NJ
Bergen County
Ridgewood limits each person and each premises to no more than two garage sales per calendar year, each lasting up to two consecutive days.
View full Ridgewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Paramus | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Annual limit | 2 licenses per premises | - |
| Transfer exception | New owner may apply | - |
| Multi-unit exception | Each unit separately | - |
| Tracking | Borough Clerk records | - |
| Per Person | - | Two sales per year |
| Per Premises | - | Two sales per year |
| Sale Length | - | Two consecutive days max |
| Cap Type | - | Calendar year |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Paramus FAQ
Can I hold more than two garage sales a year in Paramus?
Generally no. The cap is two licenses per premises per calendar year, except where ownership transfers mid-year or where the property contains multiple residential units.
Do consecutive-day garage sales count as one or multiple in Paramus?
A single license covers up to three consecutive days, so a three-day weekend sale counts as one of your two annual permits, not three separate sales.
Ridgewood FAQ
Can my family hold three garage sales in Ridgewood this year?
No. Both the person conducting the sale and the property itself are capped at two garage sales per calendar year under Chapter 163.
Can a Ridgewood garage sale run all weekend plus Monday?
No. Each licensed garage sale is limited to two consecutive days, so a Saturday and Sunday sale is allowed but extending into Monday is not.
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