Colorado Statewide Rule

Colorado HOA Political Sign Protections Preempt Restrictions

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Colorado (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.5
Window opens: 45 days before election
Window closes: 7 days after election
Minimum allowed size: 36 by 48 inches
Applies to: All HOAs in Colorado

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.5 - Prohibitions contrary to public policy (HOA signs)

Summary

Colorado state law prohibits homeowner associations from banning political signs on member property during election periods, preempting any conflicting HOA covenants statewide.

(c) The display of a sign by the owner or occupant of a unit on property within the boundaries of the unit or in a window of the unit. The association shall not prohibit or regulate the display of window signs or yard signs on the basis of their subject matter, message, or content; except that the association may prohibit signs bearing commercial messages. The association may establish reasonable, content-neutral sign regulations based on the number, placement, or size of the signs or on other objective factors.

Source: C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.5 - Prohibitions contrary to public policy (HOA signs)View official code

Full Breakdown

Under C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.5, common interest community associations may not prohibit the display of political signs by a unit owner on or within the owner's property during the period beginning 45 days before an election and ending 7 days after. HOAs may regulate the size and number of signs but cannot ban them outright; the statute caps regulated size at no smaller than 36 by 48 inches. The law applies to candidates, ballot issues, and ballot questions on any local, state, or federal election ballot. Municipal sign codes still apply to public rights-of-way, but private HOA enforcement is preempted within the protected window.

Violations & Penalties

HOAs that fine or remove compliant political signs face statutory exposure; owners may seek declaratory and injunctive relief, and HOAs cannot enforce conflicting covenants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Colorado HOA ban political signs?

No. C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.5 preempts HOA bans on political signs during the 45 days before through 7 days after any election. HOAs may only regulate size and number.

What size political sign can my HOA require?

HOAs cannot limit political signs to less than 36 by 48 inches. They may impose neutral regulations on number and placement consistent with statute.

Does this apply to city sign codes too?

No. The statute preempts HOA covenants only. Municipal sign codes governing public rights-of-way still apply, though they must respect First Amendment limits.

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