No permit required — easy rules to follow for a safe, neighbour‑friendly sale
Pick dates (remember: max 4 days per property per year).
Plan your setup on private property only (no sidewalks/roads).
Gather only personal household items to sell.
Prepare a safe layout and a plan for parking.
Draft your signs and where they’ll go — and plan to remove them within 24 hours.
No. The City of Clarence‑Rockland does not require a permit for garage, yard, moving, or special sales.
While no permit is required, garage sales must follow City rules. If they don’t, the City may issue Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs), typically $100–$300 per infraction, depending on the violation.
Common issues that may result in fines include:
Encroachment: Items, tables, or signs placed on sidewalks, roads, boulevards, or other municipal property.
Signage: Signs posted on poles or municipal property, or not removed after the sale.
Business Licence: Selling items bought for resale or operating in a way that resembles a business.
Allowed: residential properties only (keep all sale activities on your private property).
Not allowed: roads, sidewalks, boulevards, municipal rights‑of‑way, parks, or non‑residential properties (unless the City grants special written authorization).
Up to 4 sale days per residential property per calendar year (e.g., four 1‑day sales, two 2‑day sales, or one 4‑day sale).
You may sell personal items used in your household, such as clothing, toys/books, furniture, tools, and household goods.
You may NOT sell: items bought for resale, consignment items, illegal or restricted items, or business inventory.
Garage sales must remain occasional and non‑commercial.
Keep the sale area tidy and safe.
Do not block sidewalks, driveways, roads, or sightlines.
Avoid noise and nuisance; be considerate of neighbours.
Ensure visitor parking follows City rules and does not create hazards.
Cooperate with Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (MLEOs) if they check for compliance.
Do not attach signs to utility poles or traffic signs/devices.
Do not block visibility for drivers or pedestrians.
Place signs only with the property owner’s permission.
Remove all signs within 24 hours after the sale ends.
