Chicago limits each household to two garage sales per calendar year, with a third allowed only if the resident is permanently moving. Each sale is limited to three consecutive days.
Under Chicago's garage sale ordinance, each household may hold a maximum of two sales per calendar year. A third sale is permitted only if the applicant provides proof of permanently moving from the residence. Each sale may last no more than three consecutive days. In case of rain, the sale may extend to the next three consecutive days after the permit period, but still totals only three days. If multiple households want to join in a single sale location, each household must obtain its own permit. The ordinance does not distinguish between garage sales, yard sales, and apartment sales - all count toward the annual limit.
Exceeding the annual limit carries fines of $50 to $500 per violation. Each unauthorized sale day is a separate offense.
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