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Do you need a permit for a garage sale in Southfield?

Yes — Southfield requires a garage sale permit ($5 (extra sign $3)).

Southfield garage sale rules

Permit required
Yes
Permit fee
$5 (extra sign $3)
Where to apply
City Clerk's Office at City Hall (248-796-5150)
Sales allowed per year
One permit at a time; 6 months must pass after a permit expires before a new one
Max days per sale
5 days
Hours allowed
Not before 8:00 a.m. (city news releases give 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Sign rules
The Clerk issues one sign (max 4 sq ft) showing the address, permit number and expiration date. Place it at least 10 ft inside the property line; signs in the right-of-way are confiscated. No other signs are allowed; remove right after the sale.
Citywide sale
National Garage Sale Day week: the City Clerk waives permit fees and registration for about a week around the second Saturday in August. Sales that week do not count toward the limit, and residents may use their own signs on private property. Usually held around August.
Other rules
Only the homeowner or occupant may run the sale, with no merchandise from other sources (churches, schools, veterans groups and other nonprofits are exempt). No outdoor display of merchandise. Violations are a misdemeanor (up to $500 and/or 5 days in jail).

Rules can change — confirm with Southfield before your sale.

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Southfield garage sale FAQ

Do you need a permit for a garage sale in Southfield?
Yes. Southfield requires a garage sale permit (fee: $5 (extra sign $3)). Apply at: City Clerk's Office at City Hall (248-796-5150).
How much is a garage sale permit in Southfield?
$5 (extra sign $3)
How many garage sales can you have per year in Southfield?
One permit at a time; 6 months must pass after a permit expires before a new one
How long can a garage sale last in Southfield?
5 days
What hours are garage sales allowed in Southfield?
Not before 8:00 a.m. (city news releases give 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Can I put up garage sale signs in Southfield?
The Clerk issues one sign (max 4 sq ft) showing the address, permit number and expiration date. Place it at least 10 ft inside the property line; signs in the right-of-way are confiscated. No other signs are allowed; remove right after the sale.
Does Southfield have a citywide garage sale?
National Garage Sale Day week: the City Clerk waives permit fees and registration for about a week around the second Saturday in August. Sales that week do not count toward the limit, and residents may use their own signs on private property. Usually held around August.
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