Permitting Requirements
The City of Highwood requires that groups or individuals who plan to hold a garage sale obtain permit before it begins.
Restrictions
- No more than 1 sale shall be conducted at or from any residence within the city within any single calendar year.
- Sales cannot be held for more than 2 consecutive days.
- Signs cannot exceed 4 square feet and must be freestanding.
- Signs cannot be placed on or in the public right of way or any other public property ( the grassy area between sidewalk and curb)
- Sales must be held on paved surfaces
- Signs cannot be posted on or connected in anyway, to any tree, live plant, utility pole, traffic control device, traffic sign, fire hydrant or similar item.
- Signs must be removed at the end of the last day of the sale.
How to Apply
Complete Garage Sale Permit Application (PDF) form and submit it to City Hall.