Garage and yard sales in unincorporated Miami-Dade County are permitted as occasional residential activities. Frequent sales may be classified as commercial activity requiring a business tax receipt. Sales must not create traffic hazards or nuisance conditions in the neighborhood.
Miami-Dade County allows occasional garage, yard, and estate sales at residential properties. Sales should be limited in frequency — conducting sales too frequently (generally more than a few times per year) may be considered commercial activity requiring a business tax receipt under Chapter 8A of the County Code. Merchandise must be displayed on private property, not on sidewalks or public right-of-way. Parking for sale attendees must not block streets, driveways, or fire hydrants. The county does not require permits for individual residential garage sales. Estate sales operated by professional companies may have different requirements. Signage for garage sales must follow Chapter 33 sign regulations.
Frequent garage sales operating as a de facto retail business may violate zoning as a commercial activity in a residential zone. Blocking streets or creating traffic hazards can result in citations. Code Compliance at (786) 315-2800 responds to complaints.
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