The entry monument is the first thing a buyer, a renter or a prospective board member sees, and it is usually the first thing a board wants refreshed when the community starts to look dated. Behind the entrance, HOAs and condo associations also own street name signs, stop and speed signs on private roads, amenity and pool rules signs, parking and towing signs, and wayfinding for larger communities. All of it fades, gets hit by vehicles and falls out of date. This page explains what associations buy, which traffic sign rules can apply to private community roads, who makes the decision, and how many boards can be reached in Florida and Texas.
What Associations Buy
- Entry monument refurbishment, including new lettering, cap and stucco repair, stone veneer, repainting and lighting
- New entry monuments when a community rebrands, adds an entrance or replaces a damaged structure
- Street name and regulatory signs on private roads, such as stop, speed limit and no parking signs, with posts and decorative frames
- Amenity signage for pools, clubhouses, fitness rooms, dog parks and playgrounds, including posted rules
- Wayfinding and building identification for larger communities and multi-building condos
- Parking and towing signs, which are often replaced when a towing policy changes
- Repairs after vehicle strikes and storms, frequently billed to an insurance claim
Many boards treat signage as a single project rather than a recurring contract. A community-wide sign package is typically approved once, then repairs and add-ons are ordered as needed, so a sign company that handled the last project is often called back for the next one.
Traffic Signs on Private Community Roads
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is the national standard for traffic control devices. According to the Federal Highway Administration’s MUTCD FAQ, which quotes 23 CFR 655.603, the MUTCD applies to any street, highway, bikeway or private road open to public travel. Roads where the public is allowed to travel without access restrictions are included. Roads within private gated properties where access is restricted at all times are not included, and neither are parking areas or driving aisles within parking areas.
The FHWA FAQ also says that each specific private road case needs to be analyzed individually by the property owner. For an ungated community whose streets are open to the public, the stop and speed signs on those streets may be expected to meet the same standards as public streets. For a gated community, the answer may differ. Either way, sign shape, color and size questions are part of the conversation a sign company can help a board work through.
Florida: Traffic Enforcement Agreements Under Fla. Stat. 316.006
Under Fla. Stat. 316.006, a municipality may exercise traffic control jurisdiction over private roads within its boundaries, and a county may do so over private roads in its unincorporated area, if the city or county and the party or parties owning or controlling the roads provide for it by a written agreement approved by the governing body. The agreement may provide for reimbursement of the actual costs of traffic control and enforcement and for liability insurance and indemnification. Before a county enters into an agreement covering enforcement of state traffic laws, the county’s governing body must consult with the sheriff.
Associations that want speeding enforced on their own streets sometimes pursue these agreements, and the signs on those roads tend to be reviewed as part of the process. Texas has its own rules for county and city authority over private roads. In both states, local sign codes, permits and setback rules generally apply to new monuments. This summary is not legal advice.
Who Makes the Decision
The board approves monument and sign projects, and larger ones may be paid for from reserves. At a managed community, the manager usually gathers bids and arranges the site visit, and a landscape, architectural or beautification committee often weighs in on design. Some management companies also maintain a preferred vendor list, so reaching both the manager and the board is useful. At a self-managed community, board members handle the process directly. Self-managed associations are listed by county on the Florida and Texas self-managed pages.
How Many Boards Can Be Reached?
The figures below were taken from the HOA Contact Lists database on October 7, 2026. Only associations with at least one current, verified board member contact are counted.
| Associations | Board contacts | 50+ units | 100+ units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida HOAs | 27,424 | 112,491 | 15,266 | 10,208 |
| Florida condo associations | 22,638 | 91,035 | 8,961 | 4,984 |
| Texas HOAs and POAs | 16,482 | 44,541 | 6,610 | 4,672 |
| Texas condo associations | 7,428 | 15,412 | 1,040 | 602 |
Larger communities tend to have more entrances, more private streets and more amenities to sign. Across both states, 31,877 associations with 50 or more units carry 131,424 current board contacts.
Where the Larger Florida Associations Are
| County | Associations (50+ units) | Board contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 2,621 | 11,032 |
| Palm Beach | 2,418 | 11,928 |
| Broward | 2,291 | 10,734 |
| Orange | 1,583 | 6,440 |
| Hillsborough | 1,311 | 5,572 |
| Lee | 1,201 | 5,636 |
| Pinellas | 1,169 | 5,547 |
| Collier | 919 | 4,409 |
| Sarasota | 876 | 4,397 |
| Polk | 833 | 3,555 |
| Brevard | 705 | 3,199 |
| Duval | 703 | 2,714 |
Where the Larger Texas Associations Are
| County | Associations (50+ units) | Board contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 1,358 | 3,793 |
| Dallas | 1,143 | 3,548 |
| Travis | 1,017 | 3,066 |
| Collin | 954 | 2,957 |
| Bexar | 762 | 2,262 |
| Tarrant | 306 | 903 |
| Hidalgo | 245 | 636 |
| Williamson | 199 | 526 |
| Montgomery | 159 | 460 |
| Denton | 148 | 427 |
How Lists Are Built for Sign Companies
- Association type. HOAs first for entry monuments and street signs, since single-family communities usually own their entrances and private roads, with condo associations added for building identification, amenity and parking signs.
- Unit floor. 50 or 100 units and up, where entrances and sign counts justify a full package.
- Service area. Counties, cities or ZIP codes the fabrication and install crew can reach.
- Board roles. Presidents first, with treasurers added when a project will be funded from reserves.
What a signed association project could be worth, once connect and win rates are factored in, can be estimated with the free HOA Vendor Revenue Calculator.
Counts are free to run in the HOA Contact Lists search, and new accounts receive 5 free credits. Custom counts can be requested at support@hoacontactlists.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the MUTCD apply to HOA streets?
It can. The FHWA MUTCD FAQ, quoting 23 CFR 655.603, says the MUTCD applies to private roads open to public travel, meaning roads where the public is allowed to travel without access restrictions. Roads within private gated properties where access is restricted at all times are not included, and FHWA says each private road case should be analyzed individually by the property owner.
Can a Florida HOA get police to enforce speed limits on private roads?
Fla. Stat. 316.006 allows a city or county to exercise traffic control jurisdiction over private roads if the government and the party or parties owning or controlling the roads sign a written agreement approved by the governing body. The agreement may cover reimbursement of costs, liability insurance and indemnification.
Who approves a new entry monument?
The board approves the project, often with input from an architectural or beautification committee. At managed communities, the manager usually gathers bids and brings them to the board.
Are entry monuments paid for from reserves?
Some associations fund monument replacement from reserves and others use the operating budget or a special assessment. The answer depends on the association’s budget and governing documents, which is why the treasurer is a useful second contact.
How many Florida and Texas associations with 50 or more units can be reached?
As of October 7, 2026, 31,877 associations with 50 or more units have a verified board contact in the HOA Contact Lists database, with 131,424 board contacts between them.