West Palm Beach does not require a permit fee for garage sales but limits each address to 2 sales per year, 3 days each, between 8 AM and 6 PM. On-site signage only.
City Code §62 governs residential garage sales. No application or fee required, but the 2-per-year, 3-day, 8 AM-6 PM rules are strictly enforced via Code Compliance. Items must be personal property of the household; selling new merchandise or operating a business from a residence requires a Business Tax Receipt and home occupation review. Signs allowed only on the sale property (max 6 sq ft) and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Off-premises signs in the public right-of-way are removed and the host fined.
Exceeding 2 sales/year or 3-day limit: $100 civil citation. Operating as ongoing retail: cease-and-desist plus BTR back-tax. Off-site signs: $50 per sign.
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