Mecklenburg County and Charlotte do not require permits for garage sales on private residential property. Charlotte Code §6-172 limits residents to 4 yard sales per calendar year, each no more than 3 consecutive days during daylight hours.
Charlotte Code Chapter 6 (Yard Sales §6-172) allows residents to conduct up to 4 yard sales per calendar year without a permit. Each sale may last no more than 3 consecutive days and must be held on the resident's own property during daylight hours. Only household items (not new or commercial merchandise) may be sold. Signs are limited to 6 square feet on private property and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale. Exceeding the 4-per-year limit or selling commercial goods requires a Charlotte Business License. Mecklenburg County unincorporated areas and the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville do not require permits but apply similar customary limits.
Exceeding 4 sales per year or 3-day duration: treated as unlicensed business, $100-$500 civil penalty plus back license fees. Sign violations: $50/sign. Selling commercial new goods: additional business tax violation.
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