Garden Grove, CA Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency Limits (2026)

Garden Grove imposes frequency limits on residential garage sales to preserve neighborhood character and prevent de facto commercial operations in residential zones. Each residential property is generally limited to 3-4 garage sales per calendar year. Each sale may last no more than 3 consecutive days. Back-to-back sales on successive weekends count as separate sales against the annual limit. If Code Enforcement determines that a property is conducting sales beyond the allowed frequency, selling commercially purchased merchandise, or operating what amounts to a retail business, the activity may be classified as an unlicensed home occupation or commercial use in a residential zone, triggering enforcement action under both the business license code and the zoning code. Estate sales following a death or as part of a move do not typically count against the annual limit if arranged as a one-time event. Multi-family or neighborhood-wide garage sales coordinated as a community event count as one sale for each participating property. Residents who wish to sell items more frequently should consider consignment shops, online marketplaces, or the swap meet at Garden Grove's community events.