Miami-Dade County does not set a specific numeric cap on garage sales per year but considers frequent sales as commercial activity that violates residential zoning. Operating a de facto retail business from a residential property requires a business tax receipt and appropriate zoning.
Unincorporated Miami-Dade County does not codify a specific number of allowed garage sales per year. However, the county's zoning code prohibits commercial activity in residential zones. Garage sales held frequently enough to constitute regular retail operations — weekly or biweekly sales, for example — may be considered commercial activity in violation of residential zoning under Chapter 33. Code Compliance evaluates frequency on a case-by-case basis, typically in response to neighbor complaints. A few sales per year for the purpose of selling personal household items is generally acceptable. Regular sales of commercial merchandise or newly purchased goods for resale cross the line into commercial activity.
Operating a commercial business in a residential zone violates Chapter 33 zoning. Code Compliance at (786) 315-2800 investigates complaints. Penalties include notices of violation, fines, and orders to cease commercial operations. Business tax receipt violations add additional fines under Chapter 8A.
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