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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Downey, CA (2026)

2 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Downey, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Solicitor Permits

Solicitors in Downey must obtain a permit from the Chief of Police before engaging in door-to-door solicitation (DMC 6500). Operating without a permit is unlawful.

Downey Door-to-Door Solicitor Permits

Heavy Restrictions

Cal. Penal Code Sec. 602 (Trespass - Refusal to Leave Posted Property)

602. Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Cutting down, destroying, or injuring any kind of wood or timber standing or growing upon the lands of another. (b) Carrying away any kind of wood or timber lying on those lands. (c) Maliciously injuring or severing ...

No-Knock Registry

Downey prohibits solicitation at any residence displaying a 'No Solicitors' sign or similar indication (DMC 6502). Prohibited solicitation activities are further defined in DMC 6504.

Downey No-Knock & No-Soliciting Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Cal. Penal Code Sec. 602 (Trespass - Refusal to Leave Posted Property)

602. Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) Cutting down, destroying, or injuring any kind of wood or timber standing or growing upon the lands of another. (b) Carrying away any kind of wood or timber lying on those lands. (c) Maliciously injuring or severing ...

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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Los Angeles County