Okaloosa County allows political signs on private property but, under content-neutral sign rules, keeps every sign at least ten feet off the public right-of-way. Signs on utility poles or in the right-of-way are prohibited and removed. FDOT controls signs along state highways.
Since Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), Okaloosa County enforces its sign code content-neutrally, so political signs are treated like other temporary signs rather than singled out. They are allowed on private property with the owner's permission, but no portion of any sign may sit closer than ten feet to the right-of-way or property line, and snipe signs stapled to utility poles, trees, or placed on public property are prohibited and subject to removal. Along state highways such as US 98, FDOT outdoor-advertising control under Fla. Stat. Ch. 479 applies. Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Crestview set their own sign rules, and HOA covenants may further restrict yard signs.
Signs placed in the right-of-way or on utility poles are removed by the county, and code enforcement may cite the responsible party. Oversized or improperly placed signs draw a notice to correct.
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