Noise Complaint in Dallas

City of Dallas noise complaint statistics show that citizens call in more than 2,000 noise complaints to 311 per year. This isn’t too surprising – Dallas ranks within the top 50 cities in the U.S. for noise pollution after all. If you’re feeling frustrated by noisy neighbors, you’re not alone. Some common noise complaints include:

• Neighbors or bars playing music too loud
• Loud music late at night
• Dogs barking excessively
• Frequent shouting
• Noise from lawn care equipment

What Can You File a Noise Complaint For?

Before calling 311 in Dallas for a noise complaint, you should understand how the State of Texas defines a nuisance:

Under Texas law, a nuisance is a “condition that substantially interferes with the use and enjoyment of land by causing unreasonable discomfort or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities attempting to use and enjoy it.”

This can be intentional or due to negligence. Typically, the noise needs to be sustained or reoccurring. The law also considers the context of the disturbance – for example, the motive of the person making the noise, and whether or not they have the ability to stop the noise.

Nuisances that affect the general public are handled by the state and city. If the noise is considered a private nuisance, you may not get much out of calling 311. The law expects you to handle such disputes on your own, or otherwise file a lawsuit.

File a Dallas Noise Complaint Online

There are three ways to contact Dallas 311 for noise complaints:

• Calling Dallas 311 directly
• Downloading the 311 mobile app
• Submitting a complaint online

You can also see if your complaint has been made by someone else here.

Calling 311 allows you to make an anonymous complaint, but the DPD may need to contact you for additional information.

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