Garage & Yard Sales in Maryland (2026)
6 rules on the books across Maryland, 6 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.
Frederick
Some RestrictionsFrederick caps yard sales at four per calendar year per property without a commercial license, and limits any single…
Read full rule →Annapolis
Light RestrictionsAnnapolis lets residents hold a yard, garage, or estate sale at home without a City license, capped at six days within…
Read full rule →Anne Arundel County
Few RestrictionsAnne Arundel County requires no permit or license for a garage or yard sale. County Code § 11-12A-101(a) expressly…
Read full rule →Baltimore County
Few RestrictionsBaltimore County allows a home owner or resident two private garage or yard sales per year as an accessory use in a…
Read full rule →Montgomery County
Few RestrictionsMontgomery County exempts garage and yard sales from the Chapter 8 temporary use permit that other temporary uses…
Read full rule →Rockville
Few RestrictionsRockville exempts yard sales by resident property owners from its peddler and temporary-stand license rules, so a…
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