Ramsey County (Minnesota) does not license garage sales — cities do. In St. Paul, residential garage/yard sales need no city license but are limited to three sales per year, each up to 72 consecutive hours, selling only the occupant's own property.
Garage-sale regulation is municipal in Ramsey County; the county has no countywide garage-sale ordinance. St. Paul allows residential garage and yard sales without a license, capped at three sales per year per property, each not exceeding 72 consecutive hours, and limited to goods owned by the occupant (not bought for resale). Suburbs such as Roseville, Maplewood, and Shoreview set their own per-year limits and sign rules. Temporary garage-sale signs are also governed by city sign codes and usually must be removed promptly after the sale. Confirm the exact number of allowed sales and any sign-placement limits with your specific city.
City enforcement: exceeding the allowed number or duration, or running a de facto retail business from a home, can trigger warnings, citations, and zoning-violation fines.
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