Homestead permits garage and yard sales with reasonable frequency limits. Sales should be held during daytime hours and the property cleaned up afterward. Merchandise must be displayed on private property, not on sidewalks or rights-of-way. Signs advertising the sale must comply with the city's sign ordinance.
Homestead allows residential garage and yard sales subject to reasonable regulations. Sales are typically limited to 2-4 per year at the same address, with each sale lasting no more than 2-3 consecutive days. Sales should be held during daytime hours (typically 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM). All merchandise must be displayed on private property — not on sidewalks, driveways that obstruct pedestrians, or public rights-of-way. The property must be cleaned up and returned to normal condition immediately after the sale. Left-over merchandise should not remain outside. Signs advertising the sale must be on private property and removed immediately after the sale ends. A permit is generally not required for occasional garage sales. However, frequent sales that suggest a commercial retail operation may trigger home business enforcement — if sales are too frequent, the activity may be classified as a commercial operation requiring a business tax receipt and compliance with commercial zoning requirements.
Sales exceeding frequency limits or creating nuisance conditions may trigger enforcement. Commercial retail operations in residential zones face cease-and-desist orders. Contact Code Compliance at (305) 224-4800.
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