Noise Rules: Katy vs Richmond

Are STR guests in Katy bound by the city noise ordinance?

Yes. Article 8.04 applies to anyone in the city, and Article 4.10 makes the STR owner civilly and criminally liable even if the guest causes the violation.

What are the quiet hours for a Katy short-term rental?

11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sound from radios, instruments, or other devices that is plainly audible 50 feet away during those hours violates Article 8.04.

Can my STR permit be revoked over noise complaints?

Yes. Article 4.10 authorizes permit revocation for repeated code violations, and noise citations under Article 8.04 count toward that record.

Does Richmond TX have STR-specific noise rules?

No. Richmond has not adopted a short-term rental ordinance, so STR guests and hosts are bound by the same nuisance rules that apply to all residential property under Chapter 22 of the Richmond Code of Ordinances and Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01.

Who enforces noise complaints at a Richmond TX short-term rental?

The Richmond Police Department, contacted through the non-emergency line at 281-342-2849. Officers can issue Class C misdemeanor citations under Chapter 22 or Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 disorderly conduct, with fines up to $500 per offense.

Can my HOA impose stricter quiet hours than the city?

Yes. Deed restrictions in Pecan Grove Plantation, Long Meadow Farms, Briarwood Crossing, Walnut Creek, and Veranda commonly impose tighter quiet-hour and amplified-sound rules enforceable in district court under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209.