Few things waste a campaign's money like signs planted where they get pulled. Florida's placement rules aren't complicated, but they're enforced — and they vary from county to county and city to city. Here's the practical map of where your signs are safe and where they'll disappear. This is a general overview; always check your local code enforcement office for the rules that apply to your race.

The Golden Rule: Private Property, With Permission

A yard sign on private property, placed with the owner's consent, is almost always fine. That's the foundation of a sign program — supporters' lawns, friendly businesses, allied organizations. Get a yes, plant the sign, and you're on solid ground.

Where Signs Get Pulled

• Public rights-of-way — the strip between sidewalk and street is usually off-limits
• Medians and roadside easements — commonly prohibited and actively cleared
• Utility poles and public structures — attaching signs is typically banned
• Near polling places — a legal buffer distance applies on election day

Timing Windows

Many Florida jurisdictions limit how early signs can go up and how quickly they must come down — often a window opening 60–90 days before the election and closing within a few days after. Missing the take-down deadline can bring fines, so plan a removal sweep into your final week.

Removable by Design

Because signs move, get pulled and need replacing, order on weatherproof coroplast with H-frames that plant and lift cleanly, and keep spares on hand. For roadside spots where small signs won't do, large campaign signs mounted on private property near the road are the compliant way to reach high traffic.