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Live in an HOA Community? Here's How to Decorate Without Breaking the Rules
May 12, 2025

If you live in a neighborhood with an HOA, you already know: decorating for the holidays comes with rules.

From lighting hours to color limitations, HOAs can make it tough to go all out—but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a stunning, festive display.

At On Point Holiday Lighting, we work with HOA-regulated homeowners across the DFW area to design lighting that’s beautiful, safe, and 100% within community guidelines.

Here’s how we make it easy to light up your home without getting written up.

We Understand HOA Rules and Restrictions

Our team is familiar with the most common HOA requirements, including:

  • No flashing or blinking lights
  • Warm white or single-color lighting only
  • Lighting hours (e.g., off by 10 PM)
  • Restrictions on rooftop inflatables or loud décor
  • No permanent attachments to gutters, shingles, or trim

We’ll ask for your community’s guidelines up front—and tailor your design accordingly.

Clean, Professional Designs That Blend In

We specialize in tasteful, elegant lighting displays that enhance your home without overwhelming it. For HOA communities, we often recommend:

  • Warm white roofline lighting
  • Soft tree or shrub wraps
  • Symmetrical window and garage outlines
  • Entryway and path lighting for safety and charm

You get the holiday feel—without violating any aesthetic rules.

Non-Invasive Install Methods = No Property Damage

HOAs are strict about property integrity. That’s why we never use nails, staples, or adhesives. Our lights are installed with:

  • Removable, damage-free clips
  • Weather-safe outdoor timers
  • Carefully routed cords that stay hidden and tidy

Your roof, gutters, and siding remain untouched—and fully compliant.

Timers Keep You Within Curfew

We include automatic timers with every install, so your lights turn off on schedule—no matter how busy your evenings get. Most HOAs require lighting to stop by 10 or 11 PM, and our systems make sure you’re never late.

Great for Shared Spaces and Entrances Too

If you're on the HOA board or committee, we can also help with:

  • Neighborhood entrance signage lighting
  • Clubhouse and mailbox area displays
  • Tree-lined median lighting
  • Uniform home displays for streets or cul-de-sacs

We offer group discounts for neighborhoods that want a coordinated look.

Takedown and Storage = No Violation Worries

We return after the holidays to remove all lighting on time—keeping you clear of HOA deadlines and post-holiday fines. We also offer optional storage, so next year is even easier.

Serving HOA Communities Across Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco & More

We’ve worked with HOAs all over the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and we’re happy to contact your board if needed to confirm any display requirements before installation.

Decorate with Confidence

You don’t have to sacrifice style to follow the rules. With On Point Holiday Lighting, your home can shine and stay in good standing with your HOA.

Contact On Point Holiday Lighting to create a festive, fully approved holiday display that meets all the rules—while still turning heads for all the right reasons.