GARAGE SALE REGULATIONS SUMMARIZED
FROM LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.40
(Effective October 1, 2009)
LBMC 5.40.010 - Garage Sale Defined
The sale or offering for sale, of goods or other personal property, where goods or other personal property
are set out for public display in any open garage, yard or patio of any building or premises, which is
intended to be occupied for living purposes. Garage sale includes estate sale and multi-family sale.
LBMC 5.40.015 - Only Personal Property to be Sold
Sale items are limited to personal property of permit applicant. Sale of items acquired for resale or
consignment is prohibited.
LBMC 5.40.020 - Permit Required
Every person engaged in operating a garage sale shall obtain a permit prior to commencement of the
sale. For each permit issued, the applicant shall pay a $17.00 fee.
LBMC 5.40.030 - Frequency and Term of Permit
Each permit is issued for three-consecutive-days only. Single-family dwellings are limited to two permits
per calendar year. Multi-family dwellings (more than one residential unit at the same street address)
are limited to one permit per quarter, not to exceed four permits within any one calendar year.
LBMC 5.40.060 - Conspicuous Display of Permit Required
Permit must be displayed on the premises where the garage sale is conducted.
LBMC 5.40.070 - Hours of Garage Sales
Garage sale operations are limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
LBMC 5.40.075 - Signs
Each garage sale may be advertised by one sign, located on private property at the street address
where the sale is conducted, not more than four feet in height nor more than six feet in area. Such sign
must be removed at the end of the sale. No sign may be located on or fastened to any public property
or any part of the public right-of-way.
Applying for a Garage Sale Permit
Please bring picture identification such as Driver's License or Passport, and proof of residency such as a
current utility bill. Should you have any questions please call the Business License Section at
562-570-6211. A garage sale permit may be applied for at the below listed locations:
BUSINESS LICENSE SECTION
333
W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
M - F 7:30
AM - 4:30 PM
(562) 570-6211
EAST POLICE DIVISION
4800
LOS COYOTES DIAGONAL
SCHEDULE VARIES
(562) 570-5880
NORTH POLICE DIVISION
4891
ATLANTIC AVENUE
S
CHEDULE VARIES
(562) 570-9800
SOUTH POLICE DIVISION
400 W
EST BROADWAY
8:00
AM - 8:00 PM
(562) 570-7312
WEST POLICE DIVISION
1835
SANTA FE AVENUE
S
CHEDULE VARIES
(562) 570-3400
GARAGE SALE PERMIT APPLICATION
City of Long Beach x Business License Section
333 W. Ocean Boulevard, Fourth Floor Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6211
TDD (562) 570-6793
www.longbeach.gov
APPLICANT'S FULL NAME
DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER STATE
APPLICANTS RESIDENCE/SALE STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE
PROPERTY OWNERS/MANAGERS FULL NAME
PROPERTY OWNERS/MANAGERS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE
Per L.B.M.C. § 5.40.030(B) Each Permit is Limited to Three (3) Consecutive Days
REQUESTED START DATE
REQUESTED END DATE
BY SIGNING THIS APPLICATION I CERTIFY THAT: I am a lawful resident of the above Applicant's Residence/Sale Address, and that all
property to be sold is my personal property and has not been acquired for resale or consignment.
CHECK ONE
I am the above property owner or have received approval in writing from the owner/manager of a single-family
dwelling to conduct a garage sale, limited to two (2) permits per calendar year. The permit fee is $17.00.
I am the above property owner or have received approval from the owner/manager of a multi-family dwelling
(more than one residential unit at the same street address) to conduct a garage sale, limited to
one (1) permit per quarter, not to exceed four (4) permits within any one calendar year. The permit fee is $17.00.
I have been authorized to obtain a multi-family / block sale permit on behalf of the attached participants.
The permit fee is $17.00. (Apply at City Hall with a 2-week notice)
I have read the TERMS OF OPERATION on the face of the permit and the Administrative Guidelines for Neighborhood/Block
Sales. I understand that I must comply c ompletely
with the items set forth in the TERMS OF OPERATION and in the
Administrative Guidelines
for Neighborhood/Block Sales. I also understand if I fail to comply, I will be i n violation of the Long
Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 5.40. I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am auth
orized to complete this application
and make this stateme
nt. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the provided inform
ation and statements are true and
correct. For multi-family/block sales, all participants agree to comply with the TERMS OF OPERATION and the
Administrative Guidelines
for Neighborhood/Block Sales.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PERMIT:
DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL A VALID
PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED
Applicant/Resident SIGNATURE DATE
******** OFFICE USE ONLY/APPLICANT DOES NOT COMPLETE THIS SECTION ********
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES ONLY:
PREVIOUS GARAGE SALE DATES THIS CALENDAR YEAR:
AMOUNT DUE:$ ACCOUNT #
REVIEWED BY: DATE: D.I.D. DIVISION:
POLICE SUB STATIONS DO NOT ACCEPT PERMIT FEE. APPLICANT WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE BILL IN THE MAIL.
333 WEST OCEAN BOULEVARD LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90802
Administrative Guidelines
For Neighborhood/Block Sales
Written consent is required from each resident participating in the block
sale. This consent would allow the representative to include the resident
address as a participant in the block sale.
Each resident participating in the sale must submit a current piece of
mail
(i.e current utility bill or other piece of mail) to confirm residency.
A map must be submitted indicating resident participation.
One permit will be issued for each concurrent block (permits are $17.00
each). Permits will be issued in the name of the representative
obtaining the permit. All participating addresses will be noted on the
permit.
Complete information needs to be turned in to City Hall (4th Floor
Business License counter) no later than 2 weeks prior to the date of the
sale. Any late entries will need to obtain their own permit. (This can be
done at the local police substation).
Participation in the block sale counts towards the resident's yearly yard
sale limit.
CITY OF LONG BEACH
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
COMMERCIAL SERVICES BUREAU