Virginia Beach does not require a formal permit for residential garage sales. Occasional sales are permitted as an accessory residential use. No registration or fee is required.
Garage sales, yard sales, and tag sales do not require a city permit or registration. They are permitted as occasional accessory residential activity subject to frequency and duration limits. Virginia does not impose sales tax on occasional residential garage sales. Merchandise must stay on the property and not encroach on public ways.
No permit violations since none is required. Exceeding frequency limits or operating commercially triggers code enforcement.
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