Escondido does NOT require a permit or fee for residential garage sales. Sellers must comply with the 4-per-year frequency limit and posted sign rules under Muni Code §17-195.
Unlike some California cities (e.g., Los Angeles, which charges $15 and requires an online permit), Escondido allows residents to hold garage sales without applying for or paying for a permit. However, each sale still counts toward the 4-sales-per-year limit under Escondido Municipal Code §17-195, and signs must comply with the sign ordinance (removed within 24 hours after the sale, no posting on utility poles or public right-of-way). Homeowner associations within Escondido may impose additional restrictions — HOA rules are enforced privately, not by the city.
No permit fine (no permit required). Frequency or signage violations: $100-$500 citation under Muni Code §17-195.06 and §33-835 (signs).
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