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Each household can have two garage sales a year with proper permits. (Previously, garage sales had to be spaced at least six months apart, but you may now hold them on consecutive weekends if you wish. You may still hold only two garage sales each year, though. Read further down for more rules about holding garage sales.) Garage sale permits are $7 and are available from the License Division, 420 West Main Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Download a permit application here, or call the License Division at 405 297-2606 for a "paperless permit." Instead of a paper form, you get a permit number over the phone to post at your sale.
You can also get a permit by mail. Request an application at least two weeks before your sale. We'll mail you an application to fill out. Return it with a check or money order for $7.
If your City utility account is in good standing, the City will just add the charge to your next bill.
Garage sale rules
Garage sale signs and other service signs are not allowed on utility poles, traffic sign poles, medians or any public right-of-way. You can put one sign in front of your house. The sign itself can't be larger than 12 square feet.
You can sell any personal property, but not motor vehicles. You cannot sell new merchandise, consignment items, or resale items.
A single permit is good for three consecutive days. The sale must be held at the address listed on it, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The maximum fine for conducting a sale without a license is $200 plus costs.