Garage & Yard Sales in Contra Costa County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Contra Costa County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Frequency, Duration & Permits
Unincorporated Contra Costa County lets homeowners hold garage sales without a temporary event permit, but only up to four times in any twelve-month period per residence, and each sale is capped at two consecutive days under the county's Temporary Events Ordinance.
Contra Costa Garage Sale Limit: 4 a Year
Light RestrictionsContra Costa County Ordinance Code § 82-44.404(j) (Exemptions, Temporary Events Ordinance)
Garage sales held at a private residence, provided that sales occur no more than four times within a twelve-month period per residence, for a maximum of two consecutive days each.
Garage & Yard Sales by City in Contra Costa County
3 cities in Contra Costa County have their own garage & yard sales rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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