The City of Joliet requires a permit for all garage sales (personal property sales). Individual permits cost $6 and community event permits cost $30. Permits must be purchased in person at the Customer Service Office at Joliet City Hall before the sale begins. Each property is limited to 2 sales per year, with each sale lasting no more than 4 consecutive days.
Joliet requires all residents to obtain a Garage Sale Permit before conducting a personal property sale (commonly called a garage sale, yard sale, or rummage sale). Individual permits cost $6 and cover one sale of up to 4 consecutive days. Community event permits (such as block sales or church sales) cost $30. Permits must be purchased in person at the Customer Service Office at City Hall (150 West Jefferson Street) during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The permit must be displayed during the sale. Residents are limited to 2 garage sales per calendar year, totaling no more than 8 days. Sales must occur between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. All items must be displayed on the property of the permit holder. No sales may occur in the public right-of-way or on sidewalks.
Operating a garage sale without a valid permit may result in code enforcement citations and fines. Permits that exceed the allowed frequency or duration are not issued.
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