Fremont does not require a permit for occasional household garage sales. Sellers must limit frequency, keep sales to daylight hours, and comply with sign restrictions in the Fremont sign code.
Fremont does not operate a formal garage sale permit program, so most residents may hold occasional household garage or yard sales without applying for a permit or paying a fee. Standard practice follows city policy: sales should be limited to a small number per year (commonly up to three), with each sale lasting no more than two to three consecutive days, held during daylight hours (typically 8:00 a.m. to sunset). Items offered must be personal household goods belonging to the resident; buying merchandise to resell is a retail business activity and requires a Fremont business tax certificate and potentially a home occupation permit. Directional signs are strictly regulated by the Fremont sign code and may not be placed on utility poles, street trees, or the public right-of-way. Sellers must not block sidewalks or driveways. For questions, call Fremont Code Enforcement at (510) 494-4430.
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