DeSoto County permits residential holiday decorations without a permit. No specific duration cap in unincorporated areas. HOAs in Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando, and Horn Lake master-planned subdivisions commonly restrict installation to 30 days before and 15-30 days after the holiday.
Residential holiday lights, inflatables, and seasonal decor are allowed on private property throughout DeSoto County without a permit. No countywide duration limit applies. Electrical connections must comply with the National Electrical Code adopted statewide; use only outdoor-rated extension cords, GFCI-protected outlets, and UL-listed light strings. Roofline lights should be clipped, not stapled or nailed to avoid shingle and flashing damage. Inflatable displays must be anchored and deflated during sustained winds (common during gulf frontal systems). Decorations must not block sight distance at driveways or intersections, must not obstruct sidewalks, and must not produce amplified sound after 10 PM per the local noise ordinance. Many HOAs in Southaven's Snowden Grove, Olive Branch's Cherry Tree and Plantation Lakes, and Hernando's Eastover have deed restrictions limiting holiday displays to specified seasonal windows. Fire Marshal inspection can require removal of displays blocking egress at occupied multi-family properties.
Sight-line or sidewalk obstruction: notice to remove. Electrical fire hazard: fire marshal orders removal. HOA violations: HOA fines typically $25-$100 per week. Post-deadline displays in HOA: weekly fines until removed.
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