As of March 1, 2024, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited within the Town of Surfside. Only battery and electric-powered leaf blowers are permitted moving forward. The Town is currently engaging in a six-month warning period through and including September 1, 2024. After this period, the Division will begin enforcement.

Click here to read the Town Code, specifically code section 54-78 (15), regarding these changes.

Thinking about having a garage sale in Town? Here's what you need to know!

Garage Sale Permit Application 

Regulations

Sec. 62-1. - Garage sales

1. No person shall hold an outdoor sale of any type of articles, commonly known as a garage sale, without a permit from the Town Manager. The permit shall be for one two-day sale between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person may hold up to two garage sales on their property within a calendar year without a permit.
2. Items to be sold shall consist solely of used possessions of the person who permanently resides on such property.
3. The posting of signs, notices, placards or any other form of written notice or advertising is prohibited on any public property or right-of-way.

Process

To apply for a garage sales permit, please click on the link below to send an e-mail and obtain your permit. In the e-mail, include your full name, property address where the garage sale will take place and your phone number.

Please note that a permit application form must be completed and filled out when applying 3 or more times for a Garage Sale permit within the same calendar year. The information should be sent to: