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Do you need a permit for a garage sale in Bloomfield Hills?

Yes — Bloomfield Hills requires a garage sale permit.

Bloomfield Hills garage sale rules

Sales must be held indoors in Bloomfield Hills — open yard sales aren't allowed.

Permit required
Yes
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Where to apply
City Clerk, in writing at least 10 days before the sale (approved by the City Manager)
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Sales allowed per year
Effectively one per address; the applicant must state no sale has been held there before
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Max days per sale
3 days
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Hours allowed
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Sign rules
One sign on the sale property (must meet Sec. 16-4(4)) plus approved temporary no-parking signs; no other signs.
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Other rules
An in-home sale license is needed for any sale from residential property. Sales must be inside the home or garage, with nothing visible from the street. Advertising is limited to personal invitation or social media (no newspaper, radio or TV). Only the owner's own goods may be sold. A traffic and parking plan is required, and the City Manager may add conditions or revoke the license.
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Bloomfield Hills garage sale FAQ

Do you need a permit for a garage sale in Bloomfield Hills?
Yes. Bloomfield Hills requires a garage sale permit. Apply at: City Clerk, in writing at least 10 days before the sale (approved by the City Manager).
How many garage sales can you have per year in Bloomfield Hills?
Effectively one per address; the applicant must state no sale has been held there before
How long can a garage sale last in Bloomfield Hills?
3 days
What hours are garage sales allowed in Bloomfield Hills?
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can I put up garage sale signs in Bloomfield Hills?
One sign on the sale property (must meet Sec. 16-4(4)) plus approved temporary no-parking signs; no other signs.

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