A garage sale is the sale of tangible personal property at retail by a person who is not in the business or does not hold himself out to be in the business of selling tangible property at retail.
A Garage Sale Permit is required BEFORE conducting a garage sale. A permit can be purchased at any Dallas Public Library location. A Garage Sale Permit Application in English or Spanish is available for download from City of Dallas Code Compliance.
- Only 2 garage sales are permitted during any 12-month period, and each sale cannot exceed 3 consecutive calendar days in length
- Cost of permit fee: Free for first permit, $25 for second permit
Restrictions for Garage Sale Signs
- One sign is permitted on the lot where is sale is taking place
- Up to 5 signs are allowed at remote locations advertising the sale
- Property owner must give permission if sign is placed on private property
- No signs allowed on medians, public property or utility poles
- Signs cannot be larger than 2-square feet
- Signs must be removed within 24 hours following the sale