Garage & Yard Sales in Rhode Island (2026)
4 rules on the books across Rhode Island, 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.
Cranston
Some RestrictionsCranston limits homeowners to two yard or garage sales per property each year, and everything sold has to come from the…
Read full rule →Pawtucket
Some RestrictionsPawtucket limits garage and yard sales to two per property each calendar year under City Code § 329-1, with no license…
Read full rule →Providence
Some RestrictionsProvidence caps residential yard and garage sales at two licensed sales per year, each running no more than two…
Read full rule →Warwick
Light RestrictionsWarwick limits homeowners to four yard sales per calendar year under Zoning Ordinance section 601.7, which permits yard…
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