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Dallas County, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

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County Ordinance: None
Highway Signs: TX Transportation Code
Private Property: Unregulated by county
HOA Rules: May restrict business signs

City-specific rules exist: Dallas, Cedar Hill, Irving, Richardson, DeSoto, Garland, Mesquite, Carrollton, and Grand Prairie have their own signage rules rules that differ from Dallas County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

No county signage ordinance for home businesses. Texas counties cannot regulate signs through zoning. TX Transportation Code restricts signs on state highway rights-of-way. HOA covenants may restrict business signage.

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There is no county signage ordinance for home businesses in unincorporated Dallas County. Texas counties lack zoning authority and cannot regulate the size, placement, or content of signs on private property through local ordinance. The primary restrictions on signage come from Texas Transportation Code regarding signs on or near state highway rights-of-way, and from the Texas Highway Beautification Act for signs visible from federal highways. HOA covenants and deed restrictions commonly restrict or prohibit commercial signage in residential subdivisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put up a business sign at my home in unincorporated Dallas County?

Yes. No county sign permit or restrictions exist for signs on private property. HOA restrictions may apply in subdivisions.

Can I place a sign at the road for my home business?

Signs in the county road right-of-way may be removed. On your own property, no county restrictions apply.

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Dallas County, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

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Tex. Transp. Code Secs. 394.001-394.002 — Regulation of Outdoor Signs on Rural Roads

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