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Do you need a permit for a garage sale in St. Clair Shores?

Yes — St. Clair Shores requires a garage sale permit ($5 per garage sale; $25 block sale (minimum 5 properties)).

St. Clair Shores garage sale rules

Permit required
Yes
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Permit fee
$5 per garage sale; $25 block sale (minimum 5 properties)
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Where to apply
Community Development & Inspections (CDI) Department, City Hall, 27600 Jefferson Ave.
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Sales allowed per year
3 garage sales per residence (plus up to 2 block sales)
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Max days per sale
3 days
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Sign rules
No signs in the public right-of-way between sidewalk and street (subject to confiscation); do not attach to trees, utility poles or other public signs; remove all signs at end of sale
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Citywide sale
St. Clair Shores City Wide Garage Sale, run by the city's Cool City Committee, held annually in mid-August, covering all three city zip codes; seller registration opens in early July. Usually held around August.
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Other rules
Permit must be displayed where easily seen from the street; block sale applications must list all participating addresses; credit card payments carry a 3% fee (min $1.50)
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St. Clair Shores garage sale FAQ

Do you need a permit for a garage sale in St. Clair Shores?
Yes. St. Clair Shores requires a garage sale permit (fee: $5 per garage sale; $25 block sale (minimum 5 properties)). Apply at: Community Development & Inspections (CDI) Department, City Hall, 27600 Jefferson Ave.
How much is a garage sale permit in St. Clair Shores?
$5 per garage sale; $25 block sale (minimum 5 properties)
How many garage sales can you have per year in St. Clair Shores?
3 garage sales per residence (plus up to 2 block sales)
How long can a garage sale last in St. Clair Shores?
3 days
Can I put up garage sale signs in St. Clair Shores?
No signs in the public right-of-way between sidewalk and street (subject to confiscation); do not attach to trees, utility poles or other public signs; remove all signs at end of sale
Does St. Clair Shores have a citywide garage sale?
St. Clair Shores City Wide Garage Sale, run by the city's Cool City Committee, held annually in mid-August, covering all three city zip codes; seller registration opens in early July. Usually held around August.

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