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WHAT ARE
THE RULES
FOR HANGING
AMERICAN FLAGS
IN AN HOA?
The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of
2005 is a federal law that permits owners to display
a U.S. flag on their property. Although HOA residents
are allowed to hang an American flag, the association
—not the community management company—may
regulate how it's displayed.
Many states have enacted laws governing the
extent to which HOAs can regulate flag displays. To
understand what American flag-flying rules apply to
you, refer to your community's governing documents
or seek guidance from a board member, community
manager, or HOA attorney. HOAs may have the right to
limit:
• The location of where the flag is displayed
• How high off the ground the flag may be displayed
• The type and height of flagpoles allowed
• The size and condition of the flag
• The type and number of lights used to illuminate
the flag
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