Sign Regulations in Austin, TX (2026)
3 verified sign regulations for Austin, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Austin regulates political signs as temporary signs under Land Development Code Chapter 25-10. Residential properties may display non-illuminated temporary signs up to 8 square feet per sign and 36 square feet aggregate without permits. Texas state law preempts content-based timing rules; Austin applies content-neutral size and placement standards year-round.
Austin Sign Code – Political Signs (LDC Ch. 25-10)
Some RestrictionsTexas Election Code Sec. 259.002 (Regulation of Display of Political Signs by Property Owners' Association)
Sec. 259.002. REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF POLITICAL SIGNS BY PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION. (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 th...
Garage Sale Signs
Austin City Code Chapter 25-10 restricts garage sale signs to the property where the sale is taking place. Off-premises directional signs (such as signs at intersections pointing to a garage sale) are prohibited in the public right-of-way. Signs must be temporary and removed promptly after the sale ends. Bandit signs placed on utility poles, traffic signs, or public property are subject to removal by Austin Code Compliance and can result in fines.
Austin Garage Sale Sign Rules
Some RestrictionsHoliday Displays
Austin does not specifically regulate temporary holiday displays on private residential property beyond general sign code provisions in Chapter 25-10. Seasonal decorations including lights, inflatables, and yard displays are generally permitted without a permit. Displays should not obstruct public sidewalks, streets, or sight lines at intersections. HOA communities may have their own restrictions on holiday decoration timing and types. Electrical decorations must comply with the city's electrical code.
Austin Holiday Display & Decoration Rules
Few RestrictionsLooking for Travis County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Austin city rules.
Sign Regulations in Travis County →