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Westchester County, NY Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Max sale duration
96 consecutive hours
Max sales per year
4 per 12 months
Where allowed
Residential property only
Resale items
Not permitted

Summary

Westchester County exempts garage, yard, estate and moving sales from secondhand dealer licensing only if held on residential property, capped at 96 hours and four sales per year.

City-specific rules exist: Yonkers, and New Rochelle have their own frequency, duration & permits rules that differ from Westchester County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Sale of secondhand goods at a garage sale, yard sale, estate sale or moving sale (collectively referred to as "garage sale"), provided that all of the following conditions are met:i.Garage sale is held on residential property;ii.Items offered for sale are owned by the seller and/or authorized by the owner to sell said items;iii.Garage sale does not exceed a period of 96 consecutive hours;iv.That no more than four sales are held in any 12-month period; andv.That none of the items offered for sale shall have been purchased for resale or received on consignment for purpose of resale.

Source: Westchester County CodeView 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 47).

Full Breakdown

The county's Consumer Protection Code doesn't require a secondhand dealer license for garage, yard, estate or moving sales, but the exemption applies only if the sale is on residential property, the seller owns or is authorized to sell the items, the sale runs no more than 96 consecutive hours, no more than four sales happen in any 12-month period, and nothing offered was bought for resale or on consignment. Exceeding any condition removes the exemption.

Violations & Fines

Running a garage sale longer than 96 hours, holding a fifth sale within 12 months, or reselling items bought for resale steps outside the exemption and requires a secondhand dealer license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Westchester County require a permit for a garage sale?
No standalone permit, but the sale must meet the county exemption conditions, residential property, 96-hour max, and no more than four sales in 12 months, or the seller needs a secondhand dealer license.
Can I hold a garage sale every weekend in Westchester County?
No. The county exemption from secondhand dealer licensing allows only four garage sales per 12-month period.

Sources & Official References

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