Newport News requires residents to obtain a permit before holding a garage sale. Permits are issued by the Police Department, cost $10 ($5 for nonprofits), are valid for one week, and are non-transferable. Applications must be submitted at least 10 business days in advance.
Newport News Code of Ordinances Chapter 37 (Special Sales) requires any person to obtain a permit from the city manager or designee before conducting a garage sale, rummage sale, or similar residential sale. The permit fee is $10.00, or $5.00 for religious or charitable organizations. Each permit is valid for one week from the date of issuance and is not transferable. Flea market permits are limited to one day. Applications are processed through the Newport News Police Department Records Management Division and require at least 10 business days for processing. Garage sale permit applications are available on the city's official website.
Operating a garage sale without a required permit violates Chapter 37 and is subject to a fine. Violations may be cited by Code Enforcement or Police.
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