Franklin County does not regulate garage sales at the county level. Individual cities set limits: Columbus allows up to 4 garage sales per year per residence, each lasting no more than 3 consecutive days. No permit required in most jurisdictions. Signs must be removed within 24 hours of sale end.
Columbus Code 3389.03 limits garage sales to four per calendar year with each sale running up to three consecutive days. Hours typically 8 AM to 6 PM. Sales are intended to dispose of household items; regular commercial activity requires a home occupation permit. Food sales require Franklin County Public Health permits. Worthington, Upper Arlington, and Bexley have similar four-per-year limits. Hilliard and Dublin impose three-per-year limits. No sales tax collected on occasional household sales under 5,000 dollars per year per ORC 5739.02. Items must be personal property, not purchased for resale.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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