Garage & Yard Sales in Ventura County, CA (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Ventura County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Garage Sale Permits

Occasional garage sales in unincorporated Ventura County do not require a specific permit. Sales are treated as a temporary accessory use of residential property and must comply with open storage limits in §8107-1.6 and sign regulations.

Ventura County Garage Sale Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Frequency Limits

Unincorporated Ventura County has no specific limit on garage sale frequency. Sales must be occasional and incidental to residential use. Regular or frequent sales may constitute commercial activity requiring a county business license.

Ventura County Garage Sale Frequency

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Time Restrictions

No specific garage sale hours ordinance exists for unincorporated Ventura County. Sales creating noise before 7 AM or after 9 PM may violate the nighttime noise ordinance (§6299-1). Sales should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours.