Anaheim, CA Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed weekends
- First full weekend of Mar., Jun., Sep., Dec.
- Hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Merchandise
- Used household items only, no resale stock
- Food sales
- Prohibited at the sale
- First-offense fine
- Up to $100
Summary
Anaheim residents may hold a garage sale only on the first full weekend of March, June, September and December, and only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Selling outside that quarterly window or those hours violates Municipal Code Chapter 6.26 and can draw an infraction citation from Community Preservation.
Unless otherwise permitted by the Community Preservation Manager of the City of Anaheim, garage sales may only be conducted on the first full weekend of the months of March, June, September and December, subject to the following regulations: .010 Garage sales shall be conducted only during daylight hours and shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-28: Code: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026 | Zoning: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026).
Full Breakdown
010). 030). 060). 100). 040 exempts sales conducted under a court order. 020 makes any garage sale outside these rules an unauthorized garage sale, prohibited outright.
Violations & Fines
Violating Chapter 6.26 is an infraction under Section 6.26.050: up to $100 for a first offense, up to $200 for a second offense within one year, and up to $500 for each additional violation within that year. A fourth violation within twelve months becomes a misdemeanor. Citations are issued by Community Preservation or police for sales held outside the designated quarterly weekend, outside the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. window, or that involve resale merchandise rather than used household items.
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