Garage & Yard Sales in Arapahoe County, CO (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Garage Sale Permits

Aurora, Centennial, and most Arapahoe County cities do NOT require permits for residential garage sales if within frequency and signage limits. No permit needed in unincorporated county. Sales must be personal property only—not commercially purchased inventory. HOAs may impose additional rules.

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Few Restrictions

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Frequency Limits

Aurora City Code §46-451 limits garage sales to 3 per calendar year per household. Centennial and Littleton follow 3-4 per year standards. Unincorporated Arapahoe County has no specific frequency cap but repeated sales may trigger unlicensed retail classification. Each sale limited to 3 consecutive days.

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Few Restrictions

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Time Restrictions

Aurora City Code §46-451 limits garage sale hours to 8 AM to dusk. Centennial and Littleton follow 8 AM to 6 PM typical. Weekends (Friday-Sunday) most common. Merchandise and signs must be removed same day. Items left at curb may trigger property maintenance violations.

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