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Maricopa County, AZ Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Annual limit
6 individual days per year
Citation
MCZO § 201, definitions
Scope
Unincorporated Maricopa County only
Penalty
Class 2 misdemeanor, § 1203
Per-dwelling basis
Limit applies per dwelling

Summary

In unincorporated Maricopa County, garage and yard sales at a dwelling are capped at six individual days per year under the county zoning code's definition of garage/yard sales.

City-specific rules exist: Chandler, Mesa, Glendale, Surprise, Phoenix, Goodyear, Peoria, Gilbert, and Tempe have their own frequency, duration & permits rules that differ from Maricopa County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Garage/yard sales or outdoor home parties that are held for the sale of goods or services at a dwelling shall not exceed six individual days in one year.

Source: https://www.maricopa.gov/2271/Ordinances-Regulations-and-CodesView official code

Full Breakdown

Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance § 201 defines "Sales, Garage/Yard" as garage or yard sales and outdoor home parties held to sell goods or services at a dwelling, and states they shall not exceed six individual days in one year. The cap applies only in unincorporated Maricopa County; incorporated cities within the county, including Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale, regulate garage sales under their own municipal codes. The ordinance does not specify a permit or registration process for sales that stay within the six-day limit: the standard exists as a use limitation within the zoning code's definitions chapter, enforced through the county's normal zoning-code compliance process.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding the six-day annual limit violates the MCZO and is a class 2 misdemeanor under § 1203; each day the unauthorized sale continues is a separate offense, with civil penalties as an alternative to criminal charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days can I hold a garage sale in unincorporated Maricopa County?
Up to six individual days per year at one dwelling, per Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance § 201's definition of "Sales, Garage/Yard."
Does this limit apply inside Phoenix, Mesa, or other cities in the county?
No. The MCZO governs only unincorporated Maricopa County; Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and other incorporated cities set their own garage-sale rules.
What happens if I hold more than six days of sales in a year?
It becomes a violation of the zoning ordinance, a class 2 misdemeanor under § 1203, with each day counted as a separate offense.

Sources & Official References

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