Albuquerque limits garage and yard sales through the Integrated Development Ordinance. Residential properties with low-density development may hold garage sales only twice per calendar year, and multi-family properties up to four times per year. Each sale may not exceed three days in length and may only sell typical household goods.
The IDO restricts garage and yard sales to prevent properties from operating as ongoing retail establishments. Low-density residential properties (single-family, duplex) are limited to two sales per calendar year. Multi-family properties may hold up to four sales per year. Each sale is limited to three consecutive days. Only typical household goods, clothing, and personal items may be sold — new merchandise, commercial inventory, or bulk wholesale items are not permitted. Sales must be conducted on the property (not in the street or right-of-way). Signs advertising the sale must comply with temporary sign regulations.
Exceeding the annual sale limit or duration may result in a code enforcement warning and potential fines for repeat violations. Sales of commercial merchandise from a residence violate the home business zoning rules. Operating a continuous garage sale operation may be treated as an illegal commercial use in a residential zone.
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