Garage & Yard Sales in McHenry County, IL (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois.

Verified from official government sources

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

Frequency, Duration & Permits

Rules are set by each city. Crystal Lake requires a garage sale license from the Chief of Police, limits residents to three licenses per 12 months, caps each sale at four consecutive days, and bars sales before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Unincorporated areas have no county permit.

Garage Sale Rules

Some Restrictions

Crystal Lake Code Ch. 274 (Garage Sales)

No person or group of persons shall receive more than three garage sale licenses during any 12 consecutive months.

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