Newport News requires a permit for garage sales, issued by the Police Department for a $5 fee. Each permit is valid for up to 10 consecutive days. There are no codified daily operating hours specific to garage sales, but general nuisance and noise ordinances apply.
Chapter 37 (Special Sales) of the Newport News City Code governs garage, rummage, and yard sales. A permit must be obtained from the Newport News Police Department Records Management Division before conducting a garage sale. The permit fee is $5 (check or money order only; no cash). Permits are limited to 10 consecutive days from the selected start date and are non-transferable. Applicants must provide address verification (driver's license, utility bill, or government ID) and, if not the property owner, written owner permission. Applications may be submitted in person at NNPD precincts or by mail. No specific start/end hours are codified in Chapter 37; general noise ordinance hours and city nuisance provisions effectively limit early-morning or late-night operations.
Conducting a garage sale without a permit violates Chapter 37 and is subject to a fine. Permits issued by NNPD may be revoked for violations, and a new permit would be required for any subsequent sale.
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