Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005

The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 prohibits homeowners associations, condominium boards, and cooperative housing groups from banning the display of the U.S. flag on a member’s private property. Under this law, residents have a protected right to fly the flag on property they own or have exclusive use of, such as a balcony or front yard. However, associations may still enforce "reasonable" restrictions regarding the time, place, and manner of the display to protect the community's interests, provided those rules align with federal flag etiquette and laws.