Los Angeles has no codified limit on the number of garage sales per year for residential properties. However, frequent sales that resemble commercial retail activity could trigger code enforcement action for operating a business in a residential zone without compliance with LAMC 12.05 A.16 home occupation standards. LA County unincorporated areas limit personal property sales to 2 per year, 3 days each.
Los Angeles restricts the number of garage and yard sales each household may hold per calendar year, typically 2 to 4 sales. Each sale is usually limited to 2 to 3 consecutive days. These limits prevent residential properties from operating as ongoing retail businesses. Multi-family or neighborhood-wide sales may be treated as a single event. Exceeding frequency limits may trigger home business regulations or zoning enforcement. Community or church sales may have separate rules.
Exceeding frequency: $50 to $200 citation. Operating as unlicensed retail: home business zoning violation $100 to $500.
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