Lancaster County does not regulate garage sales. Whether you need a permit and how many sales you may hold per year are set by your city, borough, or township ordinance.
No countywide ordinance governs garage or yard sales in Lancaster County. Rules are municipal and vary widely: some towns require no permit, while others cap the number of sales per year (commonly two to four), limit duration to a few days, and restrict signage placement. Lancaster City and many boroughs address yard sales through peddling/soliciting or zoning provisions and separate sign regulations. Because there is no county rule, check directly with your municipal office before advertising a sale, and review local sign rules for where you may post garage-sale signs.
Municipal. Typical penalties are a small fine for holding a sale without a required permit or exceeding the annual limit, plus removal of illegally placed signs.
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