Allen requires a free permit for residential garage sales, obtained from Community Enhancement. Limited to 4 sales per address per calendar year, maximum 3 consecutive days each, operating 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Permit application is available online or at City Hall and can be approved quickly. The permit must be posted visibly at the sale. Items sold must be personal household property, not merchandise bought for resale. Signage rules prohibit placement in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs. Consecutive permits cannot be used to circumvent the 3 day maximum. Estate sales and charity sales may have different requirements.
No permit or exceeding limits: 100 to 500 dollars. Illegal right-of-way signs: 50 to 200 dollars per sign, plus removal.
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