Tampa regulates garage and yard sales under Section 27-282.3 of the zoning code. Sales of personal goods are permitted at residential properties with limits on frequency and duration.
Section 27-282.3 permits garage and yard sales at residential properties for the sale of personal household items. Sales are typically limited in frequency per year and duration per sale. No permit is required for compliant sales. Items must be displayed on private property. Sales exceeding limits may be treated as commercial activity. Signs for garage sales must comply with the temporary sign provisions.
Exceeding frequency or duration limits may result in code enforcement action. Items displayed in the right-of-way may be cited. Operating ongoing sales from a residence may require a business tax receipt.
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