How Do I

  1. | Garage Sale |
  2. | Get Notified |
  3. | Pay |
  4. | Volunteer |
   

Garage Sales, Occasional Sales, Estate Sales


Garage Sale / Occasional Sales Guidelines


A permit is required per section 22-280 of the City Code of Ordinances to have a garage sale.

The permit is $5.00. The City no longer issues signage. Signs are limited to a total count of five (5), to include one sign being placed on the property where the sale is to take place. 

Four (4) sales are allowed per year, with the duration of the sale not to exceed four (4) consecutive days.  Permits must be obtained at least 12 hours in advance of the sale.

If the garage sale is cancelled due to weather or some other emergency, you can return your permit to the Watauga Police Department, Records Division within seven (7) working days from the date of the sale in order to reschedule.  This only applies if the sale does not occur at all.

Any person failing to comply with the City Code of Ordinances may be subject to a penalty of up to $500.00 per violation, per day.
 form
Garage Sale Permit Application 

Estate Sale Guidelines


A permit is required per section 22-280 of the City Code of Ordinances to have an estate sale.

The permit is $20.00. No more than five (5) signs may be posted in conjunction with each estate sale on the corners of the street. Estate sales may provide their own signs. Estate signs shall contain the name, logo, and phone number of the estate sale company. No homemade signs will be permitted. 

Two (2) sales are allowed per year, with the duration of the sale not to exceed four (4) consecutive days.  Permits must be obtained at least 12 hours in advance of the sale.

If the estate sale is cancelled due to weather or some other emergency, you can return your permit to the Watauga Police Department, Records Division within seven (7) working days from the date of the sale in order to reschedule.  This only applies if the sale does not occur at all.

Any person failing to comply with the City Code of Ordinances may be subject to a penalty of up to $500.00 per violation, per day.		 form
Estate Sale Application