Arlington does not require permits for compliant garage sales of personal household items. Sales must meet frequency and duration limits.
Garage sales at residential properties are permitted without a separate permit. No business license is needed for occasional sales. Items must be on private property. Exceeding limits may be treated as commercial activity. Enforcement is handled by Arlington Code Compliance via Ask Arlington 311 or (817) 459-6777. Penalties and escalating fines for repeat offenses are published in the Arlington Code of Ordinances. Contact Community & Neighborhood Services at arlingtontx.gov for current rules.
Exceeding limits may trigger code compliance for unpermitted commercial activity.
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