Avondale, AZ Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

Garage and yard sales in Avondale are governed by the Zoning Ordinance's supplementary regulations, City Code Chapter 28, Article 7, Section 28-132(j) (General requirements). The rule is short and specific: garage or yard sales in excess of sixty (60) consecutive hours, or in excess of four (4) times per year, are prohibited. In practical terms, a household may hold up to four sales a year, each lasting no longer than 60 consecutive hours (roughly two and a half days). The City does not require a separate permit for an ordinary residential garage sale within these limits. Commercial 'seasonal sales' and special events (such as Christmas-tree or pumpkin lots) are regulated separately under Section 28-135 and do require a permit. Signs advertising a garage sale must also comply with the City's sign regulations and may not be attached to traffic signs, utility poles or other public structures (City Code Section 14-170(b)).