Livermore does not require a permit for residential garage sales when held within the 3-per-year, 3-day frequency cap.
Garage, yard, and estate sales are classified as occasional accessory residential uses under Livermore Municipal Code Chapter 5 and are exempt from the city business license requirement if no more than three sales per calendar year are held per household, each lasting no more than three consecutive days. Merchandise must be used personal property of the household, not purchased for resale. Sales exceeding the frequency limit are treated as a business and require a license and proper zoning. Signage follows the garage sale sign rules in LMC Title 9.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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