Garage & Yard Sales in Sacramento County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Sacramento County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Frequency, Duration & Permits
Unincorporated Sacramento County caps garage sales at three per calendar year per parcel, with each sale limited to two consecutive days. The sale operator must live at the address, signs are capped at 12 square feet total, and no permit is required if you stay within the limits.
Sacramento County Garage Sale Frequency Limits
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Zoning Code § 3.9.3.M
3.9.3.M. Garage Sales Garage sales are permitted on any parcel where the sale operator resides, not to exceed three sales per calendar year and two consecutive days for each sale. Signs shall not exceed a total of 12 square feet. All signs and merchandise must be displayed within the property boundaries.
Garage & Yard Sales by City in Sacramento County
3 cities in Sacramento County have their own garage & yard sales rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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