Do I need a permit for a garage/yard/estate sale?

Yes. The City requires that all those conducting garage sales must first get a Garage Sale Permit.

Why do I need a garage sale permit?

The Municipal Code limits no more than two (2) garage sales per residential property per calendar. It is through Garage Sale Permits that Code Compliance monitors how many garage sales take place at each residential property throughout the City.

How much does a Garage Sale Permit cost?

Garage Sale Permits are issued at no cost.

How do I obtain a Garage Sale Permit?

Applicants can apply for a garage sale permit online by clicking on the following link:

https://go.citygrows.com/West-Hollywood-Garage-Sale-Permits/garage-sale-permit-application

Applicants must show proof of residence via a California Driver's License or California Identification Card. The address on the ID is where the permittee lives and where the garage sale will take place.

Garage Sale Permits are issued by the Planning Division. Please contact planning@weho.org for questions and submissions.

What if my ID does not show my West Hollywood current address?

You must submit a current utility bill that shows your name as it appears on your photo ID and the address where you live and where the garage sale will be taking place.

Are apartment or multi-unit residential buildings allowed more than 2 permits?

No. Garage sales are restricted to no more than two per residential property per calendar year, not two per resident. The purpose of the restriction is to prevent perpetual garage sales taking place every weekend at the same site. It is highly recommended that if you live in multi-unit residential building that you ask your neighbors if they would like to participate with you in a garage sale.

Can I amend the dates of the Garage Sale Permit if I need to postpone?

Yes. However, as the dates and times of the approved garage sale are on the permit, you will need to contact the Planning Division to reissue a new permit.

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

Residents without a Garage Sale Permit will be issued a $150 dollar citation.

Who do I contact for more information?

To apply for a Garage Sale Permit: Planning Division at (323) 848-6475 or visit https://go.citygrows.com/West-Hollywood-Garage-Sale-Permits/garage-sale-permit-application.

To report a non-compliant Garage Sale: Code Compliance at (323) 848-6375