The city of Southfield will waive all garage sale permit fees citywide for the week of August 7-13 in recognition of National Garage Sale Day on August 12, 2023.

Under Southfield City Code, a permit from the City Clerk’s Office is normally required before residents can hold garage sales. Permits and permit fees will be waived for the seven-day event and registration at city hall is not required. Residents can make or purchase their own signs; however, placement can only be on private property and not in public rights-of-way. Permitted garage sale hours of operation will remain the same from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Participation will also not be counted against the limited number of garage sales that residents are permitted to hold annually. 

“This is an opportunity for our residents to celebrate in the summer tradition of good, old fashioned garage sales without the typical added expense of fees and registration,” commented City Clerk Allyson Bettis. “We hope that entire neighborhoods come together with block sales and other related community activities as we clean out the closets and shop for those great bargains citywide!” 

Homeowner and Condo Associations as well as individual residents that would like to promote their respective sales may e-mail communityrelations@cityofsouthfield.com with their particular dates, times and address(es) for inclusion on www.cityofsouthfield.com, City Cable 15 and social media. All submissions must be received by noon on Friday, August 4 to be eligible for inclusion; however, this is not required to participate. There is no word count maximum and no photos will be accepted or included.

Southfield began recognizing National Garage Sale Day annually beginning in 2021 by waiving garage sale registration requirements and fees during the week of National Garage Sale Day, recognized as the second Saturday in August. Garage sales are good for the environment because they encourage the repurposing of unwanted items. Garage sales also promote a sense of community as residents get to know their neighbors. Additionally, garage sales help residents reduce clutter while making a little extra cash.

For more information on all other garage sale requirements, click on the following link
https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/garage-sale-ordinance-2011.pdf or call the City Clerk’s Office at (248) 796-5150.

For a full list of garage sales taking place throughout the City of Southfield click on the button below. Please note: numerous other garage sales will also be taking place citywide. This listing is only a partial list of those sales that were submitted by residents.