Babylon, NY Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit display
- Visible from the street at all times
- Item placement
- Confined to the lot, none on public property
- Sign removal
- Within 24 hours of sale's last day
- Governing law
- Town Code § 166-4
Summary
Town of Babylon Code § 166-4 requires the sale permit be posted visibly from the street, confines sale items to the lot, bars hanging goods on fences, and requires signs down within 24 hours.
E. During a personal property sale, the permit issued by the Town Clerk must be at all times displayed so that it is clearly visible from the street. F. Items shall be kept within the boundaries of the lot ... and may not be located on any public sidewalk, parkway, street, alley or public property. G. Items for sale may not be hung on fences or landscaping. H. Any signs advertising a garage sale or personal property sale must be removed within 24 hours of the last day of the personal property sale.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 166-4(E) through (H) of the Town Code sets the property-maintenance conditions for a personal property sale in the Town of Babylon: the Town Clerk's permit must be displayed at all times so it's visible from the street, items for sale must stay within the lot's boundaries and off any public sidewalk, parkway, street, alley, or public property, nothing may be hung on fences or landscaping, and any advertising signs must come down within 24 hours of the sale's last day.
Violations & Fines
A violation of Ch. 166, including these display and site conditions, carries a fine of $500 to $1,500 for a first offense under § 166-5, escalating for repeat violations within five years.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I have to display my permit during the sale?
Sources & Official References
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