Quiet Hours: Bellevue vs Seattle
How do quiet hours rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Seattle, WA?
Bellevue and Seattle 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 →Seattle, WA
King County
Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.08 prohibits excessive noise. Nighttime quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends and legal holidays. Nighttime noise limits are reduced 10 dBA from daytime levels in residential districts.
View full Seattle rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SMC Chapter 25.08 |
| Quiet Hours (Weekday) | - | 10 PM–7 AM |
| Quiet Hours (Weekend/Holiday) | - | 10 PM–9 AM |
| Fine | - | $150–$1,000 (1st offense); doubled thereafter |
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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.
Seattle FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Seattle?
Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.08 prohibits excessive noise. Nighttime quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends and legal holidays. Nighttime noise limits are reduced 10 dBA from daytime levels in residential districts.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Seattle?
Code: SMC Chapter 25.08. Quiet Hours (Weekday): 10 PM–7 AM. Quiet Hours (Weekend/Holiday): 10 PM–9 AM. Fine: $150–$1,000 (1st offense); doubled thereafter.
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