Residents of the 46th Ward who are planning to hold yard, apartment, garage or basement sales can fill out a permit application and send it to Alderman Shiller's office (773.878.4646) or the 46th Ward Streets & Sanitation office (312.744.5030).

Each household is limited to two sales per calendar year, unless a third sale is needed beacuse the applicant is moving.

All such sales are limited in duration to three consecutive days between 9:00am and sunset. If more than one household participates in a combined sale, each needs a separate permit.

The ordinance specifically prohibits advertising these sales with signs posted anywhere except on the perperty where the sale is taking place. Violators face fines ranging from $50 to $500, with each day representing a separate offense.

Charitable organizations, churches and schools are exempt from the ordinance. There is no fee for obtaining these permits.