Garage & Yard Sales in Cobb County, GA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia.

Verified from official government sources

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

Garage Sale Permits

Cobb County Code Ch. 90 requires a free garage-sale permit from the Cobb Business License Office before each sale. Limited to 2 sales per household per calendar year. Signs only on your own property.

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Few Restrictions

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Frequency Limits

Cobb County Code §90 caps yard sales at 2 per household per calendar year, max 3 consecutive days each. Exceeding triggers retail-business classification and requires a full occupation tax certificate.

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Few Restrictions

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Time Restrictions

Cobb County garage sales permitted 7 AM–7 PM under Ch. 90. Must comply with noise ordinance (no early setup before 7 AM). Items and signs removed by end of each sale day.

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Few Restrictions

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