3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Fresno County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Fresno County does not require a permit for occasional residential garage sales in unincorporated areas. Sales tax exemption applies to casual sales under CA Rev & Tax Code §6006.5 (occasional sale rule).
Fresno County typically limits garage sales to 3-4 per residence per year in residential zones. Excessive sales can be deemed a home-based retail business requiring zoning review. Specific limits in County Zoning Ordinance.
Fresno County does not set specific garage sale hours by ordinance, but noise ordinance quiet hours (typically 10 PM to 7 AM) apply. Sales should be conducted during daylight hours to avoid noise complaints.
2 cities in Fresno County have their own garage & yard sales rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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