Holiday Decorations in Illinois (2026)
4 rules on the books across Illinois, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Lawn Ornament Rules
Year-round lawn decoration rules: statuary, religious displays, political signs (covered separately), and what triggers HOA architectural review.
Aurora
Light RestrictionsAurora, Illinois caps how long exterior holiday and seasonal decorations can stay up: 60 days before and 60 days after…
Read full rule →Elgin
Light RestrictionsElgin lets holiday decorations, including yard displays and signs, run for up to 60 days within a calendar year with no…
Read full rule →Kendall County
Few RestrictionsUnincorporated Kendall County treats lawn ornaments like sun dials and bird baths as one of the most lightly regulated…
Read full rule →Oak Lawn
Few RestrictionsOak Lawn's sign code exempts holiday decorations from permit requirements entirely. Displays for civic, patriotic, or…
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