Des Plaines does not generally require a permit for residential garage or yard sales but does limit frequency and signage. Sales must be conducted on the resident's own property and may not be a regular commercial activity.
Residential garage sales, yard sales, and estate sales are permitted at single-family and duplex residences in Des Plaines without a permit, subject to frequency, duration, and signage limits. Sales must be incidental to normal residential use - the city distinguishes garage sales from unlicensed retail. Sale items must generally be the household's own personal property. Sales are limited to typical hours (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM) and merchandise must not be displayed in the public right-of-way. Multi-family/condominium associations may have additional restrictions. Estate sales conducted by professionals may require a business license. Posting garage-sale signs in the public right-of-way (utility poles, street signs) is prohibited.
Exceeding frequency or duration limits: $50-$250. Sign violations: $50-$100 per sign. Operating as unlicensed retail business: $250-$750 plus business-license requirement.
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