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Cobb County, GA Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Weekends per year
3 weekends maximum
Days per sale
3 days maximum
Covers
Yard, garage, estate, bakery sales

Summary

Cobb County zoning caps garage and yard sales at three weekends per calendar year, with each sale limited to three days, under the unincorporated county's personal-property-sales rule.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Cobb County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Personal property sales means sales of personal property such as estate sales, yard sales, bakery sales, garage sales, bazaars and the like, three weekends per calendar year, not to exceed three days per sale.

Personal vehicle and equipment sales means the sale, offer to sell, or marketing for sale of any vehicle, motor vehicle, trailer, tractor, special mobile equipment, camper, motor home, motorcycle, moped, recreational vehicle, off-road vehicle, or boat where such sale, offer to sell, or marketing for sale occurs on property whose principal use is not for the sale of vehicles and equipment. No more than three personal vehicle and equipment sales shall be allowed per calendar year on any one parcel of property.

Planned development means a tract of land developed initially under single ownership or control, the development of which is unique and of a substantially different character than that of surrounding areas. Such development shall be based on a plan which allows for flexibility of design not available under normal zoning district requirements.

Planning commission means the county planning commission as set forth in section 134-61 et seq.

Principal use means the primary use and chief purpose of a lot or structure.

Source: Municode LibraryView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 53).

Full Breakdown

The zoning code defines "personal property sales", covering estate sales, yard sales, bakery sales, garage sales, bazaars and the like, as allowed three weekends per calendar year, not to exceed three days per sale, in unincorporated Cobb County. This is a zoning use-classification limit, not a permit program; exceeding it makes the activity an unpermitted temporary use.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding the frequency or duration limit is a zoning code violation under chapter 134, with a first-offense fine of $100 to $1,000 and higher fines for repeat violations within 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many garage sales can I hold per year in unincorporated Cobb County?
Up to three weekends per calendar year, with each individual sale limited to three days.
Does this limit apply in Marietta or Kennesaw?
No, this is the county zoning code covering unincorporated areas only; each city sets its own rule.

Sources & Official References

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