Ann Arbor may require a free or low-cost permit for garage and yard sales. Permit ensures compliance with time, signage, and frequency limits.
Ann Arbor regulates garage and yard sales through a permit or registration system. Permits are typically free or cost $5 to $20 and can be obtained online or at city hall. Permits ensure sales comply with frequency limits, time restrictions, and signage rules. Some cities require permits only after a certain number of sales per year. Signs must comply with local sign ordinance and be removed after the sale. Merchandise must be personal property, not commercially purchased for resale.
Operating without permit where required: $25 to $100. Sign violations: $25 to $50. Exceeding frequency limits: $50 to $200.
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