Quiet Hours: Bellevue vs Kent
How do quiet hours rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Kent, WA?
Bellevue and Kent have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
Bellevue enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under BCC 9.18. Residential nighttime limit is 45 dBA, matching WAC 173-60. Sound audible 75 feet from source is a violation.
View full Bellevue rules →Kent, WA
King County
Kent enforces nighttime noise limits under KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60. Residential receiving-property limit drops from 55 dBA daytime to 45 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM. Audible disturbances across property lines are a nuisance.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Night Hours | 10 PM - 7 AM (45 dBA) | - |
| Indoor Sleeping | 45 dBA maximum | - |
| Code | BCC 9.18 / WAC 173-60 | KCC 8.05 / WAC 173-60 |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM to 7 AM |
| Night Limit | - | 45 dBA residential |
| Day Limit | - | 55 dBA residential |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bellevue FAQ
What are Bellevue quiet hours?
10 PM to 7 AM. Residential sound limits drop from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during these hours under BCC 9.18.
How do I report a late-night noise complaint?
Call Bellevue Police non-emergency at (425) 577-5656 or use the MyBellevue app.
Kent FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Kent?
10 PM to 7 AM. The residential receiving limit drops from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during these hours under KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60.
How do I report nighttime noise in Kent?
Call Kent Police non-emergency at (253) 852-2121. Document the time, location, and type of noise for the complaint.
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