Is a permit needed for a garage sale? What about estate or liquidation sales; is a permit necessary for those as well?

No permit is needed for a garage sale, however certain restrictions do apply:

  • Items offered for sale should not be displayed in the front of the property.
  • No more than two garage or yard sales per calendar year may be conducted at any one property.
  • Each garage or yard sale may run for no more than three consecutive calendar days.
  • Hours for such sales shall be no earlier than 8 a.m. and no later than 6 p.m.
  • Garage and yard sales must be conducted by the owner(s) of the personal items to be sold.


Email Community Relations for more details. Permits are needed for estate and liquidation sales; such permits can be obtained in the:

Community Relations Office
40 Severance Circle
City Hall
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

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