Garage & Yard Sales in Kentucky (2026)
4 rules on the books across Kentucky, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Frequency, Duration & Permits
How many garage sales you may hold per year, how long each may run, and whether your city requires a permit or registration before you post the first sign.
Louisville
Some RestrictionsLouisville Metro caps garage and yard sales at two per property per calendar year, each lasting no more than two days.
Read full rule →Owensboro
Some RestrictionsOwensboro caps garage, yard, rummage, and similar casual sales at three per residential area each calendar year under…
Read full rule →Lexington
Light RestrictionsLexington-Fayette exempts yard sales, garage sales and bake sales from the peddler and itinerant merchant license…
Read full rule →Franklin County
Few RestrictionsIn unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, the Fiscal Court defines a yard sale as an event lasting three or fewer…
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