DeSoto permits residential garage sales, yard sales, and estate sales but limits their frequency and duration to prevent properties from becoming de facto retail businesses. Most residents are require
DeSoto permits residential garage sales, yard sales, and estate sales but limits their frequency and duration to prevent properties from becoming de facto retail businesses. Most residents are required to obtain a free or low-cost permit from City Hall before holding a sale, which helps the city track frequency per household. Sales are limited to the resident's personal property—reselling new merchandise or regularly acquired items is prohibited and treated as unlicensed commercial activity. Signs advertising sales must comply with DeSoto's sign ordinance, typically allowed only on the sale property itself during the sale.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Desoto code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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