Las Vegas Noise Ordinance: Quiet Hours and Rules (2026)

Las Vegas is known for around-the-clock entertainment, but that does not mean there are no noise rules. The City of Las Vegas and Clark County both enforce noise ordinances that set limits on residential noise, construction, and amplified sound. Understanding how these rules work is important for residents, property owners, and anyone living near commercial or entertainment zones.

City of Las Vegas Noise Ordinance

The City of Las Vegas enforces noise standards through its municipal code (LVMC 9.36). The ordinance prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace, comfort, or quiet enjoyment of any person of normal sensitivities. Rather than relying heavily on decibel measurements, Las Vegas uses a "plainly audible" standard for most residential noise complaints. If noise from your property is plainly audible inside a neighboring home during nighttime hours, it likely constitutes a violation. Quiet hours for residential areas run from 10 PM to 7 AM.

Clark County Rules

Clark County, which covers the unincorporated areas surrounding the City of Las Vegas including most of the Strip, has its own noise ordinance. The county sets residential noise limits at 65 dB during the day and 55 dB at night (10 PM to 7 AM). Properties near the Strip and other commercial entertainment areas have higher allowable limits. Henderson follows a similar framework with quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM and decibel limits that track closely with the county standards. North Las Vegas enforces its own ordinance with residential quiet hours from 11 PM to 7 AM.

Construction Noise

Construction noise in the Las Vegas area is restricted in residential zones. The City of Las Vegas allows residential construction Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 7 PM. Sunday construction is prohibited. Clark County follows a similar schedule. Henderson allows construction from 6 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 7 AM to 7 PM on Saturdays, with Sunday work requiring a special permit. Given the amount of new construction in the Las Vegas valley, construction noise is one of the most common sources of complaints.

Short-Term Rental Noise

Noise from short-term rental properties is a growing concern in Las Vegas residential neighborhoods. The city's STR ordinance includes specific provisions requiring hosts to post quiet hours and house rules for guests. Properties that receive multiple noise complaints can have their STR license suspended or revoked. Clark County has similar provisions. The combination of tourist visitors unfamiliar with local rules and the warm climate that encourages outdoor gatherings creates a recurring source of noise complaints in neighborhoods with high STR concentrations.

Enforcement and Penalties

Noise violations in the City of Las Vegas can result in fines starting at $400 for a first offense. Clark County imposes similar penalties. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department handles noise complaints through its non-emergency dispatch. In Henderson, Code Enforcement handles complaints during business hours, and the police department responds after hours. For persistent noise issues, documenting the pattern with dates, times, and descriptions is the most effective way to build a case for enforcement action.