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Woodbridge, NJ Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Permits per year
3 maximum, same property
Sale hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Max duration
3 consecutive days incl. raindate
Application fee
None; file 2 business days ahead
First-offense fine
Up to $500

Summary

Woodbridge caps residents to no more than three garage sale permits a year at the same address under § 4-18.5, restricts each sale to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and no more than three consecutive days including a raindate, and only Township residents at residential properties may hold one.

A resident or members of his or her immediate family shall be limited to no more than three garage sale permits in any one calendar year at the same residential property. A garage sale shall not commence earlier than 8:00 a.m. and end not later than 5:00 p.m. on any calendar day, and shall not be conducted for more than three consecutive days, or three days in total including the raindate. A garage sale shall not be held on any day, or at any property, not listed in the garage sale permit. Garage sales shall be conducted within the property lines of the residential property and items offered for sale at garage sales shall not be placed on any sidewalk, street or public right-of-way.

Full Breakdown

, and it cannot last more than three consecutive days or three days total counting a raindate. Sales must stay within the property lines, with nothing offered for sale placed on a sidewalk, street or public right-of-way, and in apartment, condominium or townhouse complexes a sale cannot block pedestrian or vehicle access through the property. 1, repeated sales at the same sites were turning into commercial enterprises in residential neighborhoods and hurting the character of the neighborhood and traffic. 4). 6). 8).

Violations & Fines

Section 4-18.7 sets a fine of not more than $500 for a first offense, and not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense of the garage sale rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many garage sales can I hold per year in Woodbridge?
No more than three permits per calendar year at the same residential property, per § 4-18.5, whether held by you or an immediate family member living there.
What hours are Woodbridge garage sales allowed to run?
Section 4-18.5 limits sales to 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., and no sale may run more than three consecutive days, counting any raindate.
Do I need a permit for a garage sale in Woodbridge?
Yes, a free permit from the Township Clerk filed at least two business days in advance under § 4-18.4, and it must be displayed at the sale; tenants also need their landlord's written consent under § 4-18.6.

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