Do I need HOA approval for a flagpole?

Many associations ask homeowners to submit a flagpole to their architectural review committee. Check your CC&Rs for flagpole and height rules. The federal Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 protects displaying the U.S. flag on your property while still allowing associations reasonable restrictions, so the flagpole itself is usually reviewed under your community's rules.

Can I order the flagpole before my HOA approves it?

Yes. You can order and send your letter the same day. The flagpole ships in days, so it is ready when the board says yes.

What should I attach to my HOA flagpole request?

A one-page specification sheet with the materials, wind ratings and installation footprint, plus a photo of the spot with a stake marking where the pole will stand.

Yes. The letter and the specification sheet are free. We email you a copy and never contact your HOA.

How strong is the flagpole in wind?

Each height is engineered to the ASCE 7-10 wind standard, from 155 mph with the flag lowered on the 12-foot pole to 55 mph on the 28-foot pole. The flag is the largest wind load, so ratings are lower while it flies. A heavy-duty 28-foot model is available for high-wind locations.

HOA Flagpole Approval Letter: Free, Ready to Send

Free HOA Toolkit · Approval Letter

Your HOA Flagpole Letter, Written for You

Fill in a few details. You get a clear, courteous request to your architectural committee, ready to print, sign and send, with a one-page specification sheet to attach. It takes about two minutes.

Choose your letter. Most homeowners send the flagpole letter: it asks for a residential flagpole, because that is what it is, and attaches our flagpole specification sheet. If you would rather tell your board up front that the pole can also serve as your amateur radio antenna, choose the second version.

The flagpole letter
A residential flagpole request. Keeps your station private. Attaches the flagpole specification sheet. Most choose this. Flagpole + amateur radio
Also notes the pole can serve as your amateur radio antenna. Attaches the Architectural Brief.

Your name
Your street address
HOA or community name
Flagpole height
Where on your lot

I will fly the United States flag On a tilt-up base

Your email, so we can send you the letter and the attachment

We email you the letter and may follow up about your installation. Unsubscribe anytime. We never contact your HOA, and we never share what you tell us.

No need to wait

Order today and send your letter the same day. Your flagpole ships in days, so it is in hand and ready when the board says yes. A friendly request with the sheet attached is the most common path to that yes.

Know your documents

Read your CC&Rs for flagpole and height rules. Our HOA law reference covers the federal flag law and what it does and does not cover.

Questions from the board?

Call us at 435-200-4902. Board members are welcome to call directly.

Your Flagpole, Ready When You Are

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Essential for every antenna

This turns all antenna work into easy one-man jobs. It also makes storm prep easy - just drop the antenna for the storm, raise it later. It takes less than 5 minutes to go up or down. I can't imagine having an antenna without one. I'm old enough that climbing towers, trees or big ladders just isn't in the playbook any longer, so this is a life-saver for my hobby. Buy one and make your life easier and add years to your ability to work on your antenna. Five Stars!!

Thank you, Rob. “Essential” is exactly the word we hoped for. One tip from another owner: walk it down once a season on a calm day and check the hardware at chest height. Fun season ahead! 73, Jon KL2A

Should be part of every antenna

The tilt base makes it possible to raise and lower the antenna in minutes single-handed with complete safety. The design is simple and robust and I love the fact that it can't over-shoot when raising it. In fact, it is seriously over-built. The only help I needed to install it was lowering the antenna to add the unit. It does raise the halyard cleat but I simply removed it, left the bolts in the original holes and mounted it at a comfortable level with a stainless hose clamp, problem solved. No more worries about the antenna during storms here in Florida. Five minutes and it's on the ground out of the wind.

Great addition to My 20V!

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Franz Josef Land and Kazakhstan on nine more feet — that's the report every whip page wishes it had. Thank you, Craig. Your words are on the page now. 73, Jon KL2A

Better base.

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A 6-foot hole will hold anything we build. One tip while the concrete goes in: check plumb from two directions, 90° apart, then leave it alone for 24 hours. Send us a photo when it’s up! 73, Jon KL2A

Product is good. But I need a quick instruction sheet. You remove the bottom tube and replace it with the antenna base. Then the tube you removed connects the the top of the arm and to the insulated base of the antenna. Now I can lower my 24’ antenna without help.

Thank you, Dale. You were right, so we made one: the one-page Tilt-Up Base Instructions (install, lower, raise) now sit on the product page, because of your review. Have the best season yet! 73, Jon KL2A

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