Condominium and planned community associations may no longer prohibit owners from displaying outdoors the flag of a nation that is a major non-NATO ally of the United States and was established on May 14, 1948, though associations may still set reasonable rules on placement and display.
Official title: homeowners' associations; allied countries' flags
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeThe flags an association could not prohibit included the American flag, U.S. uniformed services flags, POW/MIA, Arizona state, Arizona Indian nations, Gadsden, first responder, blue star and gold star service flags, and historic American flags.
NowThat list also includes a flag from a nation that is allied with the United States as a major non-NATO ally and that was established on May 14, 1948.
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NowCondominium associations may not prohibit unit owners from displaying this flag outdoors, but must adopt reasonable rules on where and how it is displayed.
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NowPlanned community associations may not prohibit members from displaying this flag outdoors in the front yard or backyard. Existing rule options still apply, such as limiting members to 2 flags at once and 2 wall-mounted flagpole holders.
Who it affects
- Condominium unit owners
- Members of planned communities (homeowners' associations)
- Condominium and planned community associations and their boards
What you need to do
Nothing.
What the law doesn't answer
- The law does not name the specific country whose flag is covered.
- Whether associations must change their existing rules or documents by a certain date.
- What happens if an association enforces a ban on this flag.
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.