Flags & Signs · Washington
Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.034
Political yard signs; governing documents
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Checked against the official source on 2 November 2026
At a glance
- Signs protected
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Political yard signs cannot be banned before primary or general elections
“The governing documents may not prohibit the outdoor display of political yard signs by an owner or resident on the owner's or resident's property before any primary or general election.”
- Limits the HOA may set
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HOA may set reasonable rules on placement and manner
“The governing documents may include reasonable rules and regulations regarding the placement and manner of display of political yard signs.”
- Effective until
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Effective until January 1, 2028
“(Effective until January 1, 2028.)”
- Retroactive application
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Old inconsistent rules are void and unenforceable
“Any provision in a governing document in effect on July 24, 2005, that is inconsistent with this section is void and unenforceable.”
Each fact is shown with the exact words of the statute it comes from. Your association's governing documents may also apply.
Official text
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RCW 64.38.034
Political yard signs—Governing documents. (Effective until January 1, 2028.)
(1) The governing documents may not prohibit the outdoor display of political yard signs by an owner or resident on the owner's or resident's property before any primary or general election. The governing documents may include reasonable rules and regulations regarding the placement and manner of display of political yard signs.
(2) This section applies retroactively to any governing documents in effect on July 24, 2005. Any provision in a governing document in effect on July 24, 2005, that is inconsistent with this section is void and unenforceable.
[ 2005 c 179 s 1.]
The same topic in other jurisdictions
Arizona · A.R.S. 33-1808 Arizona · A.R.S. 33-1261 Florida · Fla. Stat. 720.304 Florida · Fla. Stat. 718.113 Illinois · 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 160/1-70 Illinois · 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 605/18.6 Maryland · Md. Code, Real Prop. 11B-111.2 Texas · Tex. Prop. Code 202.012 Texas · Tex. Prop. Code 202.018 Virginia · Va. Code 55.1-1820 Washington · Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.033 Washington · Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.510 Compare flags & signs laws side by side →This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and Harrington Community is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed attorney or your state bar's lawyer referral service.