Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Hollywood, FL: What Residents Actually Need to Know

If you live in Hollywood or are thinking about moving there, soliciting & door-to-door are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Hollywood has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of soliciting & door-to-door, and some of them might surprise you.

No-Knock Registry

Hollywood lets any resident or business post a No Solicitation sign at the entrance to a property, and City Code Section 122.32 makes an uninvited door-to-door solicitor's continued visit unlawful once that sign is up.

Key details: Governing section: § 122.32. Who may post: Any person in possession/charge of premises. Sign wording: "No Solicitation" or similar message. Sign placement: Conspicuous, near/at the entrance. Max penalty: $500 fine or 60 days, or both.

Violating the solicitation provisions of Chapter 122, including ignoring a posted No Solicitation sign or refusing a records inspection under Section 122.33, is punishable under the chapter's general penalty at Section 122.99: a fine not exceeding $500, imprisonment not exceeding 60 days, or both, for each separate violation.

Solicitor Permits

Hollywood requires anyone soliciting door-to-door for a charitable cause to get a permit from the Director of Licensing before knocking on doors. The permit is good for 90 days, and violators face up to a $500 fine or 60 days in jail.

Key details: Permitting authority: Director of Licensing. Permit term: 90 days from issuance. Processing time: 10 days from complete application. Appeal: City Commission, then court. Max penalty: $500 fine or 60 days jail.

Soliciting without a permit, or continuing to solicit after a permit is denied, suspended or revoked, is a Chapter 122 violation. Section 122.99 sets the penalty at a fine of up to $500, up to 60 days in jail, or both, on conviction. Ignoring a posted 'No Solicitation' sign under Section 122.32 is enforced the same way.

The Bottom Line

Hollywood's soliciting & door-to-door rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Hollywood is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Hollywood's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.