Common Ownership Communities – Candidate or Proposition Signs – Display Period

More election sign time for community residents

Beginning April 28, 2026, Maryland co-ops, condominiums, and homeowners associations must allow more time for election signs. This covers signs for candidates or slates, and signs supporting or opposing ballot propositions. When no applicable law sets a display period, community rules must allow signs at least 45 days before early voting. Signs must remain allowed through at least 7 days after the primary, general election, or proposition vote. Without early voting, the period starts at least 45 days before the vote. This extends the pre-election window from 30 to 45 days where early voting occurs. Existing exceptions for shared areas and restrictions allowed under federal, state, and local law remain.