Garage sales in Joliet must be conducted between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Each sale may last a maximum of 4 consecutive days, with no more than 2 sales per calendar year (8 total days maximum). A permit must be obtained from the Customer Service Office before the sale begins.
Joliet's garage sale time restrictions are part of the city's personal property sales regulations. Sales hours are strictly limited to 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Selling before or after these hours is a violation. Each individual sale may span up to 4 consecutive days, and residents are limited to 2 sales per calendar year, for a maximum of 8 sale days. A garage sale permit ($6 for individuals, $30 for community events) must be purchased at the Customer Service Office at City Hall (150 West Jefferson Street) during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM). All merchandise must be displayed on the property where the sale occurs and not extend onto sidewalks or into the right-of-way. Items must be brought back inside or properly stored promptly after the sale ends.
Operating a garage sale outside permitted hours (8 AM - 8 PM) or without a valid permit may result in code enforcement citations and fines.
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