Florida Political Signs Law: Statewide Sign Regulations Rules (2026)

Florida Political Sign Rules and HOA Preemption Limits

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Florida (2026)

Florida has no statewide statute that fully preempts municipal regulation of political signs on private property, but F.S. 720.304(6) protects homeowners' rights to display one portable, removable U.S. flag and certain other displays despite HOA covenants. Cities still set time, place, and manner rules.

Key Facts

HOA flag protection: F.S. 720.304(6)
Candidate sign cleanup: F.S. 106.1435
State right-of-way ban: F.S. 479.11
Local authority: Time, place, manner only

Full Breakdown

Florida law does not broadly preempt local political sign ordinances; cities and counties may impose content-neutral time, place, and manner regulations consistent with the First Amendment and Reed v. Town of Gilbert. However, F.S. 720.304(6) limits homeowners' association restrictions on certain displays, including the U.S. flag and military flags, and F.S. 106.1435 governs candidate sign removal after elections. Election-related sign placement in public rights-of-way is generally prohibited by F.S. 479.11 (outdoor advertising on state highways) and FDOT rules. Political signs on private property within municipal jurisdiction remain subject to local size, setback, and duration rules unless those rules discriminate based on content.

Violations & Penalties

Local ordinance violations typically result in civil code-enforcement fines. F.S. 479 violations on state rights-of-way authorize FDOT removal and fines up to $100 per sign per day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Florida HOA ban political yard signs?

Generally yes, except where F.S. 720.304(6) protects specific displays like the U.S. flag. HOAs may restrict candidate signs through recorded covenants unless the deed restrictions specifically permit them.

Can I place a campaign sign on a Florida highway?

No. F.S. 479.11 prohibits unpermitted outdoor advertising on state and federal highway rights-of-way. FDOT may remove signs and assess penalties under F.S. 479.105.

Must campaign signs be removed after the election?

F.S. 106.1435 requires candidates to make a good faith effort to remove their political campaign advertisements within 30 days after withdrawal, elimination, or election.