McAllen, TX · Hidalgo County
Application for Garage Sale
This application is for a McAllen property owner or occupant requesting a permit to hold a garage, porch, nonprofit, or estate sale.
What this form is
McAllen requires the owner or occupant to obtain a permit from the health and code enforcement department before holding a garage or porch sale. The application asks for the sale location, applicant name and contact information, sale dates, and the applicant’s printed name, signature, and date. It also lists permit limits and sale-sign requirements.
Who needs it
A McAllen property owner or occupant planning a garage, porch, nonprofit, or estate sale should complete this application to request a permit.
How to submit it
The form lists the health and code enforcement department as the permit authority and provides P.O. Box 220, McAllen, TX 78501-0220, phone (956) 681-1900, and fax (956) 681-1918. It states that the permit costs $20.00.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies they are the property owner or occupant, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the McAllen Application for Garage Sale PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the sale location, applicant name and contact information, and sale dates.
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Review The Requirements
Check the listed permit limits and sign restrictions before applying.
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Sign And Date
Print your name, sign the application, and enter the date.
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Submit To The City
The form lists the health and code enforcement department and provides a mailing address and fax number.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the McAllen garage sale application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The form does not mention any notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who can apply for a McAllen garage sale permit?
- The form says the property owner or occupant may apply. The applicant certifies that they are the actual owner or occupant of the property described.
- How do I submit the McAllen garage sale application?
- The form identifies the health and code enforcement department as the permit authority and lists P.O. Box 220, McAllen, TX 78501-0220, plus a fax number. It states a $20.00 permit cost.
- What limits does the application list for garage sale permits?
- The checklist says permits are limited to three per calendar year, may cover no more than three consecutive days, and cannot be granted for the same location within 30 days of a previous permit.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Garage Sale doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.