Garage & Yard Sales in South Carolina (2026)
8 rules on the books across South Carolina, 8 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.
Charleston County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Charleston County, a garage sale of second-hand goods used on the premises is allowed as an accessory…
Read full rule →Columbia
Some RestrictionsColumbia caps residents at two garage sale permits per year for any one family unit, location, lot or premises. Each…
Read full rule →Florence County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Florence County, a yard sale or flea-market-style outdoor sale of new or used household goods is…
Read full rule →Pageland
Some RestrictionsPageland Town Code §§ 10-29 and 10-30 cap garage sales at four permits per residence or family household each calendar…
Read full rule →Rock Hill
Some RestrictionsRock Hill, South Carolina limits a residence to two garage sale permits per calendar year under City Code § 11-89, and…
Read full rule →Aiken County
Light RestrictionsAiken County allows garage, yard, tag, patio, and apartment sales in every zoning district, but Section 24-8.9 caps…
Read full rule →Beaufort County
Light RestrictionsBeaufort County caps garage and yard sales at 14 total days per calendar year per parcel, and no permit is required…
Read full rule →Lexington County
Light RestrictionsLexington County treats a yard sale as a temporary accessory use, not a business. Zoning Ordinance § 21.21.f allows a…
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