A new Florida law protects homeowners from unwanted commercial solicitation. 

Effective July 1, 2026, Florida law (Section 501.062, Florida Statutes) provides homeowners with new protections against unwanted commercial solicitation at their residences.

Under the law, a person may not engage in commercial solicitation at a dwelling that clearly displays a compliant “No Commercial Solicitation” sign. Individuals who violate the law may face penalties, including:

• A $500 noncriminal fine for a first violation
• A second-degree misdemeanor for a second or subsequent violation

Sign Requirements

To receive protection under the law, homeowners must post a sign that meets the following requirements:

• The sign must be at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches in size.
• The sign must be clearly visible to approaching individuals.
• The sign must contain the following language, or substantially similar language, in letters that are at least 1 inch high:

“THIS DWELLING IS DESIGNATED PRIVATE PROPERTY. NO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION IS PERMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 501.062, FLORIDA STATUTES.”

Examples of legally compliant signs that can be downloaded:

What Is Commercial Solicitation?

Commercial solicitation generally includes in-person attempts to sell or promote goods or services at a residence, such as door-to-door sales.

Florida law also requires individuals engaging in door-to-door sales to obtain a Home Solicitation Permit before conducting sales activities at a residence. Unless a statutory exemption applies, any employee who engages in door-to-door sales at a residence must hold a valid Home Solicitation Permit issued by the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the solicitation will occur. For more information on these requirements, visit your local Clerk of the Court.

Solicitations for religious, charitable and political purposes are not defined as commercial solicitation.  

Report Violations of “No Commercial Solicitation” Signs to Local Law Enforcement

Chapter 501, Florida Statutes, provides enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance. Providing the salesperson’s name and the company name will help law enforcement. Consumers can report any suspicious activity related to commercial solicitation to local law enforcement.