Quiet Hours: Bellevue vs Redmond
How do quiet hours rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Redmond, WA?
Bellevue and Redmond 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 →Redmond, WA
King County
Redmond enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under RMC 6.32, mirroring WAC 173-60. Residential night limit is 45 dBA; daytime limit is 55 dBA from another residential source.
View full Redmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Night Hours | 10 PM - 7 AM (45 dBA) | 10 PM - 7 AM |
| Indoor Sleeping | 45 dBA maximum | - |
| Code | BCC 9.18 / WAC 173-60 | RMC 6.32 / WAC 173-60 |
| Day Limit | - | 55 dBA residential |
| Night Limit | - | 45 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.
Redmond FAQ
What are Redmond quiet hours?
10 PM to 7 AM. Residential sound limits drop from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during these hours under RMC 6.32.
How do I report a noise complaint in Redmond?
Call Redmond Police non-emergency at (425) 556-2500 for active disturbances, or Code Enforcement at (425) 556-2900 during business hours.
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