Summary
A flea market or garage sale is considered to be a public street event. Therefore, this type of event requires prior permission from the municipality concerned by the event.
In detail
To request permission to organise a flea market or garage sale, the organiser must fill in a form and attach various documents to the request, which must be sent to the municipality in accordance with its stated procedure. The request should contain as many details as possible, including:
- information about the applicant and full contact details,
- exact date and time,
- streets/areas occupied by the flea market,
- streets where traffic needs to be stopped,
- electricity and water requirements,
- equipment needed,
- installation of structures (awnings, marquees, inflatable castles, etc. – type and materials),
- waste treatment needs,
- distribution and sale of food and beverages (barbecue, food trucks, bar, etc.),
- any relevant information for processing your application.
Cost
Permission is free of charge in some municipalities. However, please check this with the municipality in which the flea market will be held.
The available payment methods may differ depending on the municipality: cash, card, bank transfer, or electronic payment if the municipality has an e-counter.
Deadlines
You must request permission more than 30 to 60 days before the event. Check the exact timeframe with the municipality concerned.