Quiet Hours: Dallas vs Houston
How do quiet hours rules compare between Dallas, TX and Houston, TX?
Dallas and Houston have similar restriction levels.
Dallas, TX
Dallas County
Dallas Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits loud and disturbing noises. Garbage collection is prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM within 300 feet of residential use. The Deep Ellum and Uptown entertainment districts have special noise considerations.
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Harris County
Houston Code of Ordinances Chapter 30 sets residential sound limits of 65 dBA daytime and 58 dBA nighttime, measured at the property line. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 8 AM. The 2022 amendments doubled maximum fines to $2,000.
View full Houston rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dallas | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Chapter 30 | Chapter 30 |
| Garbage Collection | Prohibited 10 PM – 7 AM near residential | - |
| Animal Noise | 15 min continuous = violation | - |
| Enforcement | DPD & Code Compliance | HPD / 311 |
| Day Limit | - | 65 dBA (8 AM to 10 PM) |
| Night Limit | - | 58 dBA (10 PM to 8 AM) |
| Max Fine | - | $2,000 per violation |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dallas FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Dallas?
Dallas Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits loud and disturbing noises. Garbage collection is prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM within 300 feet of residential use. The Deep Ellum and Uptown entertainment districts have special noise considerations.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Dallas?
Code Section: Chapter 30. Garbage Collection: Prohibited 10 PM – 7 AM near residential. Animal Noise: 15 min continuous = violation. Enforcement: DPD & Code Compliance.
Houston FAQ
What are Houston's quiet hours?
Nighttime hours are 10:01 PM to 7:59 AM under Chapter 30. Residential sound may not exceed 58 dBA during these hours.
How do I file a noise complaint?
Call HPD non-emergency at 713-884-3131 or dial 311. For emergencies, call 911.
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