Short-Term Rental Concerns? 

Subject: Addressing Noise Issues from Short-term Rentals in Our Neighborhood

 

Dear Neighbors,

 

Recently, we’ve noticed concerns around some short-term rental properties in our area—particularly with noisy parties during late hours and early morning. While short-term rentals offer benefits, excessive noise impacts our quality of life and peaceful environment.

 

We want to address these issues constructively to ensure our neighborhood remains a safe, enjoyable place for all. Plano has regulations that apply to noise disturbances and rentals, and I wanted to share some options if you encounter these issues:

 

What You Can Do:

1. Report Noise Issues – Use the Plano non-emergency number: (972) 424-5678. This helps document recurring problems.

2. City Ordinance on Noise Control – Plano restricts excessive noise, especially between 10 PM – 7 AM. Chronic violations may warrant action by the city.

3. Contact Code Compliance – If a property is frequently disruptive, file a report online through the City of Plano Code Compliance portal: Code Compliance Reporting.

4. Engage the Property Owner – If possible, contact the property owner to address the issue directly.

 

As a neighborhood, we can advocate for responsible rental practices to maintain the peace we all enjoy. Please feel free to share your thoughts or suggestions on how we can best address this together.

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Thank you for your support,

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Board of Directors, Reflections of Old Shepard Place

 

2. Engage with the City of Plano

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• HOA Collaboration: If your neighborhood is under an HOA, coordinate with the board to enforce any existing HOA rules about rentals.

• City Council Involvement: Plano has recently addressed short-term rental concerns; attending a city council meeting or writing to local representatives can amplify your voice.

• Sign a Petition: If multiple neighbors are concerned, creating a petition could encourage the city to increase regulation or enforcement.