Noise Ordinances in Portland, OR (2026)
9 verified noise ordinances for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Portland City Code Title 18 (Noise Control) sets quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, with stricter residential sound limits during those hours. Daytime maximum sound at a residential property line is 75 dBA; nighttime is 60 dBA. The Portland Noise Office in the Bureau of Development Services administers permits and complaints.
Portland Quiet Hours (PCC Title 18 Noise Control)
Some RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Portland City Code Section 18.10.060 permits construction 7 AM–6 PM Monday through Saturday. Construction is prohibited before 7 AM, after 6 PM, all day Sundays, and on 6 legal holidays. Daytime limit is 85 dBA at 50 feet.
Portland Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Barking dog complaints in Portland are handled by Multnomah County Animal Services, not the City of Portland. Under Multnomah County Code (MCC) Chapter 13.018, a dog that disturbs the peace by repeated or persistent barking is a public nuisance, and the county can issue civil citations to the owner after a documented complaint and warning.
Portland Barking Dog Complaints (Multnomah County MCC Chapter 13)
Some RestrictionsLeaf Blower Rules
Portland regulates leaf blowers under PCC Chapter 18.10 noise code; gas blowers are restricted by time of day and Multnomah County has phased rules tied to state air-quality guidance.
Leaf Blower Rules in Portland
Some RestrictionsAmplified Music & Events
Amplified music in Portland must meet PCC 18.10 decibel limits and cannot be plainly audible at 100 feet from the source between 10 PM and 7 AM.
Amplified Music Rules in Portland
Some RestrictionsAircraft Noise
Aircraft noise around Portland International Airport (PDX) is governed by federal law (FAA) rather than Portland City Code. The Port of Portland operates a voluntary FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program, runs a 24/7 noise complaint system, and publishes annual noise contour maps. The City of Portland cannot regulate aircraft in flight or restrict airport operations.
Portland Aircraft Noise (PDX FAA Part 150 Program)
Some RestrictionsIndustrial Noise
Industrial noise in Portland must meet PCC 18.10 receiving-zone limits; industrial sources adjacent to residential cannot exceed 55 dBA night or 60 dBA day at the property line.
Industrial Noise Rules in Portland
Some RestrictionsDecibel Limits
Portland sets exterior noise limits under PCC 18.10: 55 dBA day and 50 dBA night at residential receptors, with 5 to 10 dBA bonuses for commercial and industrial receiving zones.
Decibel Limits in Portland
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Music
Outdoor music at Portland venues and events typically requires a Noise Variance and must end by 10 PM in residential-adjacent areas without a specific approval.
Outdoor Music Rules in Portland
Some RestrictionsLooking for Multnomah County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Portland city rules.
Noise Ordinances in Multnomah County →