Garage Sale Permits

GARAGE SALE PERMITS

Garage Sale Permits must be obtained in person at Lake Worth City Hall at least one (1) business day before the first day of the sale is to occur.  A valid picture ID will be required to obtain a garage sale permit.  Garage sale permits are issued by property address, not applicant name and are allowed two (2) times per calendar year, per address.  A garage sale permit shall be valid for up to three (3) consecutive days.  Garage sale permits shall only be issued for properties that are in a single-family residential zoning district or properties that are being used for single-family detached dwellings regardless of the zoning on the property.  Sale items can consist of surplus personal property (new merchandise acquired solely for the purpose of resale is prohibited).  Garage sale items, including but not limited to items for sale, displays, tables, racks, tarps, and boxes, must be removed from the sale area by 8:00 a.m. the day following the last day of the sale. Items are strictly prohibited from remaining in the sale area or located in the yard of the property.  

A garage sale permit is $5.00 for two (2) signs and/or $7.50 for three (3) signs.  The city will issue up to three (3) signs for a “garage sale,” one yard sign to be posted on the property in a conspicuous location as the permit, and up to two (2) directional signs to aid the public in locating the sale. All other signage is strictly prohibited.  Signs are strictly prohibited from being placed in city rights-of-way or on utility poles.  The two (2) directional signs may be placed on private property with permission from the property owner, to aid the public in locating the sale. The permission of the property owner must be indicated by the property owner's signature on the back of the signs.  All signage must be posted using a wood or metal stake. All other posting methods are strictly prohibited.  All signs may be posted no sooner than twelve (12) hours prior to the first day of the sale.  All signs must be removed by 8:00 a.m. on the day following the last day of the sale.  Individuals in violation of the garage sale ordinance may be fined up to two hundred dollars ($200).

Any cancellations due to inclement weather, shall come in person on the next business day, following the cancellation to reschedule.  If the applicant does not do so, this provision will be void.  Garage sales will only be rescheduled due to inclement weather. No exceptions.  Permit fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.