Lubbock does not require a permit for residential garage sales. Rules limit each address to approximately 3 sales per year, each lasting no more than 3 consecutive days. Signs must remain on the sellers own property only.
Residential garage, yard, and estate sales are treated as incidental personal use of property and do not require a city permit or sales tax permit provided goods sold are personal property not acquired for resale. City policy generally caps each household at three sales per calendar year, with each sale no longer than three consecutive days, and conducted during daylight hours. Sellers who exceed these limits or who purchase inventory for resale are considered retailers and must comply with state sales tax rules (TX Comptroller sales tax permit) and potentially zoning for home occupation. Signage must be on the selling property only; Public Works removes garage sale signs placed on utility poles, traffic signs, and public right-of-way. Estate sales run by professional companies may require a merchant license.
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