HOA Political Signs Rules Per State

It is important to understand the HOA political signs rules per state. In doing so, homeowners can know their rights and exercise them when faced with an invalid HOA restriction. In the same way, board members can enact political sign rules that comply with the law and limit the HOA’s exposure to liability.

 

HOA Political Signs Rules Per State

Homeowners associations often have rules that govern the appearance of properties. From what paints are permissible to what type of flowers can be planted, HOAs typically have the authority to regulate such matters. Political signs and displays, though, are a common point of contention, especially during election season.

Many communities have HOA political signs restrictions. These restrictions can range from an outright ban on political signs to reasonable rules regarding the placement and size of such signs. However, some states have laws that dictate what political sign rules are acceptable in an HOA.

Here are the HOA political signs rules per state.

 

Alabama

There is no specific state statute governing HOA political sign rules in Alabama. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Alaska

There is no specific state statute governing HOA political sign rules in Alaska. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Arizona

Here are the HOA political signs rules in Arizona:

33-1808. Flag display; political signs; caution signs; for sale, rent, or lease signs; political and community activities; definitions

C. Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association shall not prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a political sign by an association member on that member’s property, except that an association may prohibit the display of political signs as follows:

1. Earlier than seventy-one days before the day of a primary election.

2. Later than fifteen days after the day of the general election.

3. For a sign for a candidate in a primary election who does not advance to the general election later than fifteen days after the primary election.

D. An association may regulate the size and number of political signs placed on a member’s property if the association’s regulation is not more restrictive than any applicable city, town, or county ordinance that regulates the size and number of political signs on residential property. If the city, town, or county in which the property is located does not regulate the size and number of political signs on residential property, the association shall not limit the number of political signs, except that the maximum aggregate total dimensions of all political signs on a member’s property shall not exceed nine square feet.

J. A planned community shall not require political signs to be commercially produced or professionally manufactured or prohibit the utilization of both sides of a political sign.

K. Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association may not prohibit or unreasonably restrict the indoor or outdoor display of an association-specific political sign by a member by placement of a sign on that member’s property. An association may adopt reasonable rules regarding the placement, location, and manner of display of association-specific political signs, except an association shall not do any of the following:

1. Prohibit the display of association-specific political signs between the date the association provides written or absentee ballots to members and three days after the planned community election.

2. Limit the number of association-specific political signs, except that the association may limit the aggregate total dimensions of all association-specific political signs on a member’s property to not more than nine square feet.

3. Require association-specific political signs to be commercially produced or professionally manufactured or prohibit using both sides of the sign.

4. Regulate the number of candidates supported or opposed, the number of board members supported or opposed in a recall, or the number of ballot measures supported or opposed on an association-specific political sign.

5. Make any other regulations regarding the content of an association-specific political sign except that the association may prohibit using profanity and discriminatory text, images or content based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status or national origin as prescribed by federal or state fair housing laws.

 

33-1261. Flag display; for sale, rent or lease signs; political signs; political and community activities; applicability; definitions

E. Notwithstanding any provision in the condominium documents, an association shall not prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a political sign by a unit owner by placement of a sign on that unit owner’s property, including any limited common elements for that unit that are doors, walls or patios or other limited common elements that touch the unit, other than the roof. An association may prohibit the display of political signs as follows:

1. Earlier than seventy-one days before the day of a primary election.

2. Later than fifteen days after the day of the general election.

3. For a sign for a candidate in a primary election who does not advance to the general election, later than fifteen days after the primary election.

F. An association may regulate the size and number of political signs that may be placed in the common element ground, on a unit owner’s property or on a limited common element for that unit if the association’s regulation is not more restrictive than any applicable city, town or county ordinance that regulates the size and number of political signs on residential property. If the city, town or county in which the property is located does not regulate the size and number of political signs on residential property, the association shall not limit the number of political signs, except that the maximum aggregate total dimensions of all political signs on a unit owner’s property shall not exceed nine square feet. An association shall not make any regulations regarding the number of candidates supported, the number of public officers supported or opposed in a recall or the number of propositions supported or opposed on a political sign.

G. An association shall not require political signs to be commercially produced or professionally manufactured or prohibit the utilization of both sides of a political sign.

H. Notwithstanding any provision in the condominium documents, an association may not prohibit or unreasonably restrict the indoor or outdoor display of an association-specific political sign by a unit owner by placement of a sign on that unit owner’s property, including any limited common elements for that unit that are doors, walls or patios or other limited common elements that touch the unit, other than the roof. An association may adopt reasonable rules regarding the placement, location and manner of display of association-specific political signs, except an association shall not do any of the following:

1. Prohibit the display of association-specific political signs between the date the association provides written or absentee ballots to unit owners and three days after the condominium election.

2. Limit the number of association-specific political signs, except that the association may limit the aggregate total dimensions of all association-specific political signs on a unit owner’s property to not more than nine square feet.

3. Require association-specific political signs to be commercially produced or professionally manufactured or prohibit using both sides of the sign.

4. Regulate the number of candidates supported or opposed, the number of board members supported or opposed in a recall or the number of ballot measures supported or opposed on an association-specific political sign.

5. Make any other regulations regarding the content of an association-specific political sign, except that the association may prohibit using profanity and discriminatory text, images or content based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status or national origin as prescribed by federal or state fair housing laws.

 

Arkansas

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Arkansas. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

California

Here are the laws on HOA political signs in California:

Civil Code § 4710. Display of Noncommercial Signs.

(a) The governing documents may not prohibit the posting or displaying of noncommercial signs, posters, flags, or banners on or in a member’s separate interest, except as required for the protection of public health or safety or if the posting or display would violate a local, state, or federal law.

(b) For purposes of this section, a noncommercial sign, poster, flag, or banner may be made of paper, cardboard, cloth, plastic, or fabric, and may be posted or displayed from the yard, window, door, balcony, or outside wall of the separate interest, but may not be made of lights, roofing, siding, paving materials, flora, or balloons, or any other similar building, landscaping, or decorative component, or include the painting of architectural surfaces.

(c) An association may prohibit noncommercial signs and posters that are more than nine square feet in size and noncommercial flags or banners that are more than 15 square feet in size.

 

Colorado

Here are the HOA political signs rules in Colorado:

Section 38-33.3-106.5 – Prohibitions contrary to public policy – patriotic, political, or religious expression – public rights-of-way – fire prevention – renewable energy generation devices – affordable housing – drought prevention measures – child care – operation of businesses – definitions

(1) Notwithstanding any provision in the declaration, bylaws, or rules and regulations of the association to the contrary, an association shall not prohibit any of the following:

(c) (I) The display of a political sign by the owner or occupant of a unit on property within the boundaries of the unit or in a window of the unit; except that:

(A) An association may prohibit the display of political signs earlier than forty-five days before the day of an election and later than seven days after an election day; and

(B) An association may regulate the size and number of political signs in accordance with subparagraph (II) of this paragraph (c).

(II) The association shall permit at least one political sign per political office or ballot issue contested in a pending election. The maximum dimensions of each sign may be limited to the lesser of the following:

(A) The maximum size allowed by any applicable city, town, or county ordinance that regulates the size of political signs on residential property; or

(B) Thirty-six inches by forty-eight inches.

(III) As used in this paragraph (c), “political sign” means a sign that carries a message intended to influence the outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing the election of a candidate, the recall of a public official, or the passage of a ballot issue.

 

Connecticut

Here are the HOA political signs rules in Connecticut:

Sec. 47-261b. Rules.

(d) A rule regulating display of the flag of the United States shall be consistent with federal law. In addition, the association may not prohibit display, on a unit or on a limited common element adjoining a unit, of the flag of this state, or signs regarding candidates for public or association office or ballot questions. Still, the association may adopt rules governing the time, place, size, number and manner of those displays.

 

Delaware

There is no specific state statute governing HOA political sign rules in Delaware. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Florida

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Florida. That said, individual HOA rules may apply. There may also be local ordinances that regulate political signs and displays in HOA communities.

 

Georgia

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Georgia. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Hawaii

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Hawaii. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Idaho

Here are the political signs rules in Idaho:

55-3209. political signs.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no homeowner’s association may add, amend, or enforce any covenant, condition, or restriction in such a way that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the display of a political sign.

(2) A homeowner’s association may adopt reasonable rules, subject to any applicable laws or ordinances, regarding the time, size, place, number, and manner of display of political signs.

(3) A homeowner’s association may remove a political sign without liability if the sign:

(a) Is placed within the common areas, including limited common areas, other property or improvements owned or maintained by the homeowner’s association, or property owned in common by the members of the homeowner’s association;

(b) Threatens the public health or safety;

(c) Violates an applicable law or ordinance; or

(d) Is accompanied by sound or music or if any other materials are attached to the political sign.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a homeowner’s association shall not remove a political sign from the property of a member or impose any fine or penalty upon the member unless it has first provided the member three (3) days’ written notice that specifically identifies the rule and the nature of the violation.

(5) For the purpose of this chapter, “political sign” means any fixed, ground-mounted display in support of or in opposition to a candidate for office or a ballot measure.

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Illinois

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Illinois. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Indiana

Here are the political signs rules in Indiana:

32-21-13-4. Prohibition on homeowner association adoption or enforcement of rules relating to display of political signs; exceptions

Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, a homeowners association may not adopt or enforce a rule that prohibits a member of the homeowners association from displaying a sign on the member’s property during the period:

(1) beginning thirty (30) days before; and

(2) ending five (5) days after;

the date of the election to which the sign relates.

 

32-21-13-5. Permissible rules relating to display of political signs

Sec. 5. A homeowners association may adopt and enforce rules relating to a sign described in section 3 of this chapter if the rules do any of the following:

(1) Restrict the size of a sign if the rule permits a homeowner to display a sign that is at least as large as signs commonly displayed during election campaigns.

(2) Restrict the number of signs that may be displayed if the rule permits a homeowner to display a reasonable number of signs.

(3) Restrict the locations where a sign may be displayed. However, a restriction under this subdivision may not prohibit the display of a sign:

(A) in a window on the homeowner’s property; or

(B) on the ground that is part of the homeowner’s property.

 

32-21-13-6. Homeowners association may remove sign that violates permitted rules

Sec. 6. A homeowners association may remove a sign that violates the rules permitted by this chapter.

 

Iowa

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Iowa. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Kansas

Here are the political signs rules in Kansas:

58-3820. Restrictive covenants; political yard signs; limitations.

(a) On and after the effective date of this act, any provision of a restrictive covenant which prohibits the display of political yard signs, which are less than six square feet, during a period commencing 45 days before an election and ending two days after the election is hereby declared to be against public policy and such provision shall be void and unenforceable.

(b) The provisions of this section shall apply to any restrictive covenant in existence on the effective date of this act.

 

Kentucky

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Kentucky. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Louisiana

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Louisiana. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Maine

Here are the political signs rules in Maine:

1603-106. Bylaws

(c) An association may not include in its bylaws or declaration, or any rule adopted pursuant to the bylaws or declaration, or any deed a restriction that prohibits a unit owner from displaying on that unit owner’s unit a sign that supports or opposes a candidate for public office or a referendum question during the period from 6 weeks prior to the date that a primary or general election or special election is held regarding that candidate or referendum question to one week after the election for that political candidate or vote for that referendum question is held.

 

Maryland

Here are the political signs rules in Maryland:

11B-111.2 – Candidate or proposition sign

(a) In this section, “candidate sign” means a sign on behalf of a candidate for public office or a slate of candidates for public office.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a homeowners association may not restrict or prohibit the display of:

(1) A candidate sign; or

(2) A sign that advertises the support or defeat of any question submitted to the voters in accordance with the Election Law Article.

(c) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a homeowners association may restrict the display of a candidate sign or a sign that advertises the support or defeat of any proposition:

(1) In the common areas;

(2) In accordance with provisions of federal, State, and local law; or

(3) If a limitation to the time period during which signs may be displayed is not specified by a law of the jurisdiction in which the homeowners association is located, to a time period not less than:

(i) 30 days before the primary election, general election, or vote on the proposition; and

(ii) 7 days after the primary election, general election, or vote on the proposition.

 

Section 11-111.2 – Restrictions on candidate signs and propositions

(a) In this section, “candidate sign” means a sign on behalf of a candidate for public office or a slate of candidates for public office.

(b) Except as provided in subsection

(c) of this section, a recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a condominium may not restrict or prohibit the display of:

(1) A candidate sign; or

(2) A sign that advertises the support or defeat of any question submitted to voters in accordance with the Election Law Article.

(c) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a condominium may restrict the display of a candidate sign or a sign that advertises the support or defeat of any proposition:

(1) In the common elements;

(2) In accordance with provisions of federal, State, and local law; or

(3) If a limitation to the time period during which signs may be displayed is not specified by a law of the jurisdiction in which the condominium is located, to a time period not less than:

(i) 30 days before the primary election, general election, or vote on the proposition; and

(ii) 7 days after the primary election, general election, or vote on the proposition.

 

Massachusetts

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Massachusetts. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Michigan

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Michigan. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Minnesota

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Minnesota. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Mississippi

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Mississippi. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Missouri

Here are the HOA political signs rules in Missouri:

442.404 Political signs, homeowners’ associations not to prohibit — reasonable restrictions and removal permitted, when.

(1) “Homeowners’ association”, a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association of homeowners created under a declaration to own and operate portions of a planned community or other residential subdivision that has the power under the declaration to assess association members to pay the costs and expenses incurred in the performance of the association’s obligations under the declaration or tenants-in-common with respect to the ownership of common ground or amenities of a planned community or other residential subdivision. This term shall not include a condominium unit owners’ association as defined and provided for in subdivision (3) of section 448.1-103 or a residential cooperative;

(2) “Political signs”, any fixed, ground-mounted display in support of or in opposition to a person seeking elected office or a ballot measure excluding any materials that may be attached.

2. No deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements running with the land shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the display of political signs.

3. A homeowners’ association has the authority to adopt reasonable rules, subject to any applicable statutes or ordinances, regarding the time, size, place, number, and manner of display of political signs.

4. A homeowners’ association may remove a political sign without liability if such sign is placed within the common ground, threatens the public health or safety, violates an applicable statute or ordinance, is accompanied by sound or music, or if any other materials are attached to the political sign. Subject to the foregoing, a homeowners’ association shall not remove a political sign from the property of a homeowner or impose any fine or penalty upon the homeowner unless it has given such homeowner three days after providing written notice to the homeowner, which notice shall specifically identify the rule and the nature of the violation.

 

Montana

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Montana. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Nebraska

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Nebraska. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Nevada

Here are the HOA political signs rules in Nevada:

116.325  Right of units’ owners to exhibit political signs in certain areas; conditions and limitations on exercise of right.

1.  The executive board shall not and the governing documents must not prohibit a unit’s owner or an occupant of a unit from exhibiting one or more political signs within such physical portion of the common-interest community as that owner or occupant has a right to occupy and use exclusively, subject to the following conditions:

(a) All political signs exhibited must not be larger than 24 inches by 36 inches.

(b) If the unit is occupied by a tenant, the unit’s owner may not exhibit any political sign unless the tenant consents, in writing, to the exhibition of the political sign.

(c) All political signs exhibited are subject to any applicable provisions of law governing the posting of political signs.

(d) A unit’s owner or an occupant of a unit may exhibit as many political signs as desired, but may not exhibit more than one political sign for each candidate, political party or ballot question.

2.  The provisions of this section establish the minimum rights of a unit’s owner or an occupant of a unit to exhibit political signs. The provisions of this section do not preempt any provisions of the governing documents that provide greater rights and do not require the governing documents or the executive board to impose any restrictions on the exhibition of political signs other than those established by other provisions of law.

3.  As used in this section, “political sign” means a sign that expresses support for or opposition to a candidate, political party or ballot question in any federal, state or local election or any election of an association.

 

New Hampshire

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in New Hampshire. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

New Jersey

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in New Jersey. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

New Mexico

Here are the political signs rules in New Mexico:

47-16-16 – Flags.

An association shall not adopt or enforce a restriction related to the flying or displaying of flags that is more restrictive than the applicable federal or state law or county or municipal ordinance.

 

New York

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in New York. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

North Carolina

Here are the HOA political signs rules in North Carolina:

47F‑3‑121. American and State flags and political sign displays.

Notwithstanding any provision in any declaration of covenants, no restriction on the use of land shall be construed to:

(1) Regulate or prohibit the display of the flag of the United States or North Carolina, of a size no greater than four feet by six feet, which is displayed in accordance with or in a manner consistent with the patriotic customs set forth in 4 U.S.C. §§ 5‑10, as amended, governing the display and use of the flag of the United States unless:

a. For restrictions registered prior to October 1, 2005, the restriction specifically uses the following terms:

1. Flag of the United States of America;

2. American flag;

3. United States flag; or

4. North Carolina flag.

b. For restrictions registered on or after October 1, 2005, the restriction shall be written on the first page of the instrument or conveyance in print that is in boldface type, capital letters, and no smaller than the largest print used elsewhere in the instrument or conveyance. The restriction shall be construed to regulate or prohibit the display of the United States or North Carolina flag only if the restriction specifically states: “THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA”.

This subdivision shall apply to owners of property who display the flag of the United States or North Carolina on property owned exclusively by them and does not apply to common areas, easements, rights‑of‑way, or other areas owned by others.

(2) Regulate or prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a political sign by an association member on property owned exclusively by the member, unless:

a. For restrictions registered prior to October 1, 2005, the restriction specifically uses the term “political signs”.

b. For restrictions registered on or after October 1, 2005, the restriction shall be written on the first page of the instrument or conveyance in print that is in boldface type, capital letters, and no smaller than the largest print used elsewhere in the instrument or conveyance. The restriction shall be construed to regulate or prohibit the display of political signs only if the restriction specifically states: “THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF POLITICAL SIGNS”.

Even when display of a political sign is permitted under this subdivision, an association (i) may prohibit the display of political signs earlier than 45 days before the day of the election and later than seven days after an election day, and (ii) may regulate the size and number of political signs that may be placed on a member’s property if the association’s regulation is no more restrictive than any applicable city, town, or county ordinance that regulates the size and number of political signs on residential property.

If the local government in which the property is located does not regulate the size and number of political signs on residential property, the association shall permit at least one political sign with the maximum dimensions of 24 inches by 24 inches on a member’s property. For the purposes of this subdivision, “political sign” means a sign that attempts to influence the outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing an issue on the election ballot. This subdivision shall apply to owners of property who display political signs on property owned exclusively by them and does not apply to common areas, easements, rights‑of‑way, or other areas owned by others.

 

North Dakota

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in North Dakota. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Ohio

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Ohio. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Oklahoma

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Oklahoma. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Oregon

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Oregon. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Pennsylvania

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Pennsylvania. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Rhode Island

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Rhode Island. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

South Carolina

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in South Carolina. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

South Dakota

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in South Dakota. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Tennessee

Here are the political signs rules in Tennessee:

2-7-143. Tennessee Freedom of Speech Act

1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Freedom of Speech Act.”
2. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, during the period beginning sixty (60) days before a general election until the day after the next subsequent general election:
   1. This state, a local government, or any other political subdivision of this state:
      1. Shall not regulate the shape or quantity of political or campaign posters or signs placed on private property that is located more than one hundred feet (100′) from a polling place if the signs or posters are placed on the property by the owner of the property or any lawful resident of a residence on the property;
      2. May prohibit, notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1)(A), any political or campaign poster or sign covered by this section from exceeding:
         1. For commercial property, thirty-two square feet (32 sq. ft.) in size; and
         2. For residential property, sixteen square feet (16 sq. ft.) in size; and
      3. Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1)(A), may adopt reasonable restrictions limiting the number of political campaign signs or posters that may be placed on property; provided, that such restrictions authorize an owner or resident to place at least one (1) poster or sign on the property per candidate, issue, or subject; and
   2. A homeowners’ association shall not, by covenant, condition, restriction, or rule, prohibit the display of political or campaign posters or signs placed on private property by the owner of the property or any lawful resident of a residence on the property. A homeowners’ association may adopt reasonable covenants, conditions, restrictions, or rules with respect to the placement of political or campaign posters or signs placed on homeowner association common space and private property maintained by the owner or resident, including limiting the size of campaign posters or signs in those common and private property areas to four square feet (4 sq. ft.).
3. A lessor of residential property may require a lessee to obtain the written permission of the lessor prior to placing any political or campaign posters or signs on such residential property. Any such requirement must be included in the lease or rental agreement.
4. This section applies to any clause, covenant, condition, restriction, or rule contained in any agreement or contract between a homeowners’ association and property owner or between a lessor and lessee executed or modified after July 1, 2017.

 

Texas

Here are the HOA political signs in Texas:

259.002. REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF POLITICAL SIGNS BY PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION.

(a) In this section, “property owners’ association” has the meaning assigned by Section 202.001, Property Code.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a property owners’ association may not enforce or adopt a restrictive covenant that prohibits a property owner from displaying on the owner’s property one or more signs advertising a candidate or measure for an election:

(1) on or after the 90th day before the date of the election to which the sign relates; or

(2) before the 10th day after that election date.

(c) This section does not prohibit the enforcement or adoption of a covenant that:

(1) requires a sign to be ground-mounted; or

(2) limits a property owner to displaying only one sign for each candidate or measure.

(d) This section does not prohibit the enforcement or adoption of a covenant that prohibits a sign that:

(1) contains roofing material, siding, paving materials, flora, one or more balloons or lights, or any other similar building, landscaping, or nonstandard decorative component;

(2) is attached in any way to plant material, a traffic control device, a light, a trailer, a vehicle, or any other existing structure or object;

(3) includes the painting of architectural surfaces;

(4) threatens the public health or safety;

(5) is larger than four feet by six feet;

(6) violates a law;

(7) contains language, graphics, or any display that would be offensive to the ordinary person; or

(8) is accompanied by music or other sounds or by streamers or is otherwise distracting to motorists.

(e) A property owners’ association may remove a sign displayed in violation of a restrictive covenant permitted by this section.

 

Utah

Here are the HOA political signs rules in Utah:

57-8-8.1. Equal treatment by rules required — Limits on rules.

(8) (a) A rule may not:

(i) prohibit a unit owner from displaying in a window of the owner’s condominium unit:

(A) a for-sale sign; or

(B) a political sign;

(ii) regulate the content of a political sign; or

(iii) establish design criteria for a political sign.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (8)(a), a rule may reasonably regulate the size and time, place, and manner of posting a for-sale sign or a political sign.

 

Vermont

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Vermont. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Virginia

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Virginia. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Washington

Here are the HOA political signs rules in Washington:

64.38.034 Political yard signs—Governing documents. (Effective until January 1, 2028.)

(1) The governing documents may not prohibit the outdoor display of political yard signs by an owner or resident on the owner’s or resident’s property before any primary or general election. The governing documents may include reasonable rules and regulations regarding the placement and manner of display of political yard signs.

(2) This section applies retroactively to any governing documents in effect on July 24, 2005. Any provision in a governing document in effect on July 24, 2005, that is inconsistent with this section is void and unenforceable.

 

West Virginia

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in West Virginia. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

Wisconsin

Here are the political signs rules in Wisconsin:

703.105  Display of the United States flag and political signs.

(1)  No bylaw or rule may be adopted or provision included in a declaration or deed that prohibits a unit owner from respectfully displaying the United States flag.

(1m) No bylaw or rule may be adopted or provision included in a declaration or deed that prohibits a unit owner from displaying in his or her condominium a sign that supports or opposes a candidate for public office or a referendum question.

(2) Notwithstanding subs. (1) and (1m), bylaws or rules may be adopted that regulate the size and location of signs, flags and flagpoles.

 

Wyoming

There is no specific state statute that governs HOA political signs rules in Wyoming. That said, individual HOA rules may apply.

 

HOA Political Signs Rules Per State Explained

Understanding the political sign rules for HOAs per state is critical to upholding the rights of homeowners. Many states have statutes governing political signs and displays in associations, but many also have yet to enact such statutes. Hopefully, this guide will help board members and homeowners navigate the often-confusing world of HOA laws.

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