Missouri Political Sign Protections Under RSMo 442.404

Missouri Revised Statute 442.404 preempts deed covenants and HOA rules that prohibit political signs on owner-controlled property. Associations may regulate reasonable manner, size, number, and timing, but cannot impose outright bans. HOAs may remove signs only if placed on common ground, threatening public safety, violating ordinances, or accompanied by sound. A three-day written notice identifying the rule and violation is required before fines or removal from owner property. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2026 (Eikmeier v. Granite Springs) that the statute applies retroactively to pre-existing covenants. The statute also protects rooftop solar panels and for-sale signs on the same basis.

HOA fines or removals without three days written notice are unenforceable. Affected homeowners may seek injunctive relief and recover attorney fees under contract law principles.