Jacksonville, FL Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Jax Ord. Code Ch. 250, Part 7
- Notice System
- Posted notices on premises or at neighborhood entrances
- Neighborhood Petition
- 60% of property owners can restrict solicitation (§250.703)
- Solicitor Duty
- Must check notices and comply (§250.704)
- Departure
- Must leave immediately when asked by occupant
Summary
Jacksonville regulates residential soliciting and peddling under Jax Ord. Code Ch. 250, Part 7 (Residential Soliciting and Peddling). Solicitors must examine any notice posted on premises or at neighborhood entrances regarding solicitation restrictions before proceeding. Neighborhoods can petition to restrict solicitation if 60% of property owners sign a petition designating boundaries (§250.703). Solicitors must immediately and peacefully depart when requested by an occupant (§250.704).
(1)(a) It is unlawful for any person to conduct any home solicitation sale, as defined in s. 501.021 , or to supervise excluded minors conducting such sales provided in subparagraph (b)5., in this state without first obtaining a valid home solicitation sale permit as provided in this section. (b) T
Full Breakdown
Jacksonville's solicitor ordinance requires commercial door-to-door salespeople, canvassers, and peddlers to obtain a solicitor permit before operating in residential areas. Permit applications require identification, background checks, and a description of goods or services. Permitted solicitors must carry and display their permit badge while canvassing. Soliciting hours are limited to 9 AM–8 PM (or sunset, whichever is earlier) on weekdays and 10 AM–6 PM on weekends. Solicitors must leave immediately when asked by a resident. First Amendment-protected activities, religious canvassing, political campaigns, and nonprofit advocacy, are exempt from permit requirements but must still respect posted "No Soliciting" signs and hour restrictions. Florida state consumer protection laws supplement local solicitor regulations.
Violations & Fines
Soliciting without permit: $100–$500 fine. Soliciting outside permitted hours: $50–$200 fine. Ignoring "No Soliciting" signs: $50–$100 per occurrence. Failure to display badge: $50 fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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