Yonkers requires a garage sale permit obtained through the City Clerk or designated office. Sales must comply with signage, duration, and frequency limits per city policy.
The City of Yonkers maintains a garage sale permit process referenced on its official FAQ (How do I get a garage sale permit?). Applications are typically filed with the City Clerk's office. Standard Yonkers practice limits residents to a small number of sales per year (commonly 2-4), caps duration at 2-3 consecutive days, prohibits signs on utility poles, and restricts sales to daytime hours. Signs on public property or rights-of-way are prohibited under Yonkers code.
Unpermitted sales and illegal signs draw citations typically $50-$250 per offense.
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