No permit required for residential garage sales in McKeesport. Limit 3 sales per household per calendar year, each up to 3 consecutive days. Commercial reselling prohibited without vendor license.
McKeesport does not require a permit or fee for occasional residential garage, yard, or estate sales. Per the Code of Ordinances and the Zoning Ordinance home occupation rules, each household is limited to 3 sales per calendar year with each sale lasting no more than 3 consecutive days. Sales hours should be reasonable (typically 8 AM-6 PM) to avoid violating the noise ordinance (Chapter 187) during quiet hours. Only household goods owned by the occupant may be sold. Sale of new merchandise, goods acquired for resale, or operation of a de facto retail business constitutes commercial activity that requires a Mercantile License and compliance with the zoning code (retail is not permitted in R-1/R-2/R-3 residential districts). Pennsylvania sales tax (6% + 1% Allegheny County local) is not collected on occasional/casual sales of used personal property under 72 P.S. §7204(4), but routine or commercial sellers must register with the PA Department of Revenue.
Exceeding 3 sales/year or 3-day duration: $50-$300 citation. Commercial resale without license: $300-$1,000 fine plus Mercantile License back-fees. Operating retail business from residence: zoning violation, $100-$500 per day until abated.
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Persistent dog barking enforceable as public nuisance under McKeesport code and PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459. Complaints handled by police and ACHD animal services.
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Industrial and commercial noise sources subject to Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI air quality and noise provisions plus McKeesport zoning per...
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Construction noise generally restricted to daytime hours (typically 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays) under McKeesport nuisance provisions. Emergency utility and public...
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Overnight parking is permitted on most McKeesport residential streets. Snow emergency routes and posted zones prohibit overnight parking when declared or sig...
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McKeesport has no citywide EV charging mandate. Residential Level 1 and Level 2 chargers require an electrical permit under the PA UCC. Public chargers exist...
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New driveways and curb cuts require a permit from McKeesport Public Works. Driveways must not drain onto public sidewalks and must use approved apron materials.
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