Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Sound And Noise-Related Equipment

A permit must be obtained by users of any loudspeaker, sound amplifier or any other machine or device which produces, reproduces, or amplifies sound outside of a building or other enclosed structure. Events in City parks require prior reservation from the Parks & Recreation Department.

Report: Active Noise Permit Listing (.pdf, updated daily)
Form: Daily Permit Application (updated October 2021)
Form: Extended Daily Permit Application (updated October 2021)
Form: Annual Permit Application (updated October 2021)
Form: Commercial Establishment Permit (updated September 2022)

Requirements: Applicants must:

Expiration: varies with permit

Ordinance: Chapter 30

Brochure: Commercial Establishment Permit: Informational Brochure

FAQs: Sound and Noise Regulation Administration FAQs (.pdf)

NOISE AND SOUND ORDINANCE

Contact Us

Houston Permitting Center
1002 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday

For BUSINESS LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT call 832.394.8803
For BURGLAR / PANIC ALARM call 832.394.8802
Email: araregulatorypermitting@houstontx.gov

• Schedule an appointment (.html)

• Applying for Business Licensing (.html)

• All Permit Requirement Links (.html)