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El Paso, TX Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Quiet Hours
10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Nighttime dB Cap
50 dB(A) at property line
Host Liability
Operator responsible for guest conduct
Posted Rules
Recommended on-site and in listing
State Authority
TX Local Gov't Code Ch. 240 (nuisance)

Summary

Short-term rentals in El Paso are subject to the same Chapter 9.40 noise limits as other residences, including 50 dB(A) nighttime property-line cap and the 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM quiet hours.

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section:(1) an act is deemed to occur in a public place or near a private residence if it produces its offensive or proscribed consequences in the public place or near a private residence; and(2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives notice from a magistrate or peace officer that the noise is a public nuisance.

Source: El Paso City CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

STR hosts must ensure guests comply with El Paso's noise ordinance. Repeated complaints can expose operators to zoning enforcement and escalating citations. Hosts should post house rules that reference the 10:00 PM quiet time and include an emergency contact the city can reach within one hour for active disturbances. Neighborhoods in the Kern Place area, Upper Valley, and near downtown see the heaviest STR noise complaint activity. Texas Property Code Chapter 92 does not govern STRs directly, but good operating practice mirrors tenant conduct provisions.

Violations & Fines

Guest-caused noise citations: Class C misdemeanor, $50 to $500 first offense and up to $2,000 for repeats. Repeat operator violations can support nuisance abatement action under TX Local Government Code Chapter 240.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can guests at my El Paso STR play music at night?
Only if it stays below 50 dB(A) at the property line after 10:00 PM. Outdoor amplified music must end at 10:00 PM.
Am I liable if guests get a noise citation at my El Paso rental?
Yes. The operator is responsible for guest conduct. Repeated violations can trigger nuisance abatement under TX Local Gov't Code Ch. 240.

Sources & Official References

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