Garage & Yard Sales in Alameda County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Alameda County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alameda County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Frequency, Duration & Permits
Unincorporated Alameda County caps garage sales at two per property every 12 months, with each sale limited to two consecutive days under the county's real property nuisance ordinance.
Garage Sale Rules in Alameda County
Some RestrictionsAlameda County Code § 6.65.030(H)
H. Garage Sales. 1. Documented garage sales in excess of two per property in any twelve (12) month period and any garage sale lasting longer than two consecutive days.
Garage & Yard Sales by City in Alameda County
4 cities in Alameda County have their own garage & yard sales rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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