Fort Worth short-term rentals must follow Chapter 23 noise limits, and the STR ordinance adds a specific 10:00 PM amplified-sound cutoff with three-strike registration consequences.
The 2023 Fort Worth short-term rental ordinance layers additional noise controls on top of the general Chapter 23 framework. Amplified music and outdoor sound systems at STRs must cease by 10:00 PM every night, earlier than the general 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM quiet window but enforced more aggressively at registered STRs. Operators must designate a 24/7 local contact who can respond to complaints within 60 minutes. The ordinance uses a three-strike framework: three validated noise complaints within a 12-month period can result in STR registration suspension or revocation. Hot tub and pool noise after 10:00 PM is a common complaint category. Fort Worth Police respond to active disturbances; Code Compliance tracks validated complaints by registration number to build the strike record.
Each validated noise complaint draws fines up to $500 plus a strike. Three strikes within 12 months triggers registration revocation. Failure to provide a responsive local contact is itself a separate violation with its own fine schedule.
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