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Garage and yard sales in La Palma

La Palma's own rules on garage and yard sales, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the La Palma Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What La Palma's code says

La Palma code What La Palma's code adds
Hours	7 a.m. to sunset. § 44-103 · code text Garage/yard sales may only be conducted within the hours of 7:00 a.m. and sunset.
How long a sale may last	No more than 2 days in a row. § 44-103 · code text Garage/yard sales shall not extend for more than two consecutive days Up to 3 days in a row. Applies: On extended national holidays. § 44-103 · code text or three consecutive days on extended national holidays.
Permit	A permit from the community development department is required before the sale. § 44-103 · code text A person shall obtain a permit from the community development department prior to having a garage/yard sale.
Sales per year	No more than 2 sales per calendar year. Applies: Per resident, at their home. § 44-103 · code text A resident shall be allowed to hold a maximum of two garage/yard sales at his or her dwelling unit in each calendar year.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the garage sale rules in La Palma?

La Palma's code: No more than 2 sales per calendar year. (Per resident, at their home.) (§ 44-103); A permit from the community development department is required before the sale. (§ 44-103).

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