Schaumburg permits garage sales with a limit of two per year per household. Sales may run up to three consecutive days and require no permit but must follow signage and hours restrictions.
The Village of Schaumburg allows residential garage sales (also called yard sales or rummage sales) limited to two per calendar year per household. Each sale may last up to three consecutive days. Sales must be conducted on the property during daylight hours, typically between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Items must be displayed on the property and not extend onto sidewalks, parkways, or public rights-of-way. Temporary signs advertising the sale are permitted on the property but not on utility poles, traffic signs, or Village property. All signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Goods must be used household items; no commercial merchandise is allowed.
Code enforcement warning for first offense. Fines up to $75 per day for continued violations or exceeding the two-sale annual limit.
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