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Pasco, WA Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Sales per year
2 per household
Max duration
2 consecutive calendar days
Permit fee
None (free)
Application lead time
At least 24 hours before sale
Max fine for violation
$500.00
Applicant age requirement
18 or older

Summary

Pasco households may hold only two yard sales per calendar year, and each sale cannot run longer than two consecutive days. A free permit from the Finance office is required at least 24 hours before the sale starts.

(1) Yard sales shall be limited to two such sales in each calendar year for each individual household. No sale shall be conducted for a period of more than two consecutive calendar days. (2) Merchandise offered for sale at a yard sale must consist of used or secondhand material owned by the person granted the permit or members of the individual household. (3) Any individual household before conducting any yard sale must have a permit. Such a permit is obtained by making application at least 24 hours prior to commencement of the sale, at the Finance office or online at the City's website (permit application). (4) Upon completion and approval of the application a permit shall be issued containing the information shown in the application. No fee shall be required for yard sale permits.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 4837, passed May 4, 2026).

Full Breakdown

020, the City of Pasco caps yard, garage and patio sales at two per calendar year for each individual household, with no sale lasting more than two consecutive calendar days. Merchandise must be used or secondhand material owned by the permit holder or household members; you cannot bring in new inventory or resell for a third party. Before conducting a sale, the household must obtain a permit by applying at least 24 hours in advance at the Finance office or through the City's online permit application.

The applicant must be a household member at least 18 years old and must state the sale's location and dates. There is no fee for a yard sale permit, and once approved the City issues a permit reflecting the application details. Sales are restricted to properties zoned or used for residential purposes and must take place on private property occupied by the applicant; they cannot spill onto sidewalks, alleys, streets or other public ways. 35 PMC instead of this yard sale process. Every sale must be conducted in an orderly manner and cannot become a public nuisance or safety hazard.

020, which governs placement and size for temporary signage citywide. 030, which requires a paid permit through the City Clerk rather than the free household yard sale permit, and allows the sale location to be any private property, not just property occupied by the organization.

Violations & Fines

Conducting a yard sale without the required permit, exceeding the two-sale-per-year or two-day limits, or making a false statement on the permit application violates PMC 5.90.050. Violators face a fine of up to $500.00, and each day of an ongoing violation counts as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many garage sales can I hold per year in Pasco?
Two per calendar year for each individual household, with each sale limited to two consecutive calendar days. This is set by PMC 5.90.020 and applies regardless of whether the prior sale had a lot of leftover merchandise.
Do I need a permit for a Pasco yard sale?
Yes. You must apply at least 24 hours before the sale at the City Finance office or online, and a household member 18 or older must submit the application listing the sale's location and dates. The permit itself is free of charge.
Can I hold a yard sale in a commercial zone in Pasco?
No, the free yard sale permit under PMC 5.90.020 is restricted to residential-zoned property. Sales in commercial or industrial areas need a separate temporary special sales events permit under Chapter 5.35 PMC instead.

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