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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

Some Restrictions

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.

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Seattle, WA

King County

Some Restrictions

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.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBellevueSeattle
Daytime Limit55 dBA residential-
Night Hours10 PM - 7 AM (45 dBA)-
Indoor Sleeping45 dBA maximum-
CodeBCC 9.18 / WAC 173-60SMC 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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