Kirkland does not require a permit for occasional residential garage sales (typically 3-4 per year, up to 3 consecutive days each). Frequent or commercial sales may require a home occupation permit.
The City of Kirkland does not require a specific garage sale permit or business license for occasional residential garage, yard, or moving sales. These activities are considered an accessory residential use of the property and are allowed in all residential zones under Kirkland zoning regulations (KMC Title 115) without special permitting. The general guideline is no more than 3 to 4 sales per calendar year at a single residence, with each sale lasting no more than 3 consecutive days. Items sold must be the households used personal property rather than new merchandise bought for resale. If sales become more frequent, last longer, involve new merchandise, or generate regular customer traffic, the activity may be reclassified as a home occupation or home business requiring the appropriate home occupation permit under KMC 115.25 and a business license under KMC Title 7. Sales must be conducted on private property (driveway, front yard, garage) with the property owners permission. Use of public rights-of-way or streets is prohibited.
Operating frequent or commercial-style sales without home occupation permit is a KMC 115 zoning violation. Use of rights-of-way violates KMC 19 public works rules.
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