Noise Rules: Edmonds vs Marysville

What are the quiet hours for short-term rentals in Edmonds?

Edmonds applies citywide quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. under ECC Chapter 5.30. During those hours the maximum sound at the receiving residential property line drops from 55 dBA to 45 dBA per ECC 5.30.040 and WAC 173-60-040.

Who do neighbors call about a noisy Airbnb in Edmonds?

Neighbors should call the STR's posted 24/7 contact, who must respond within two hours under Washington RCW 64.37.020. For ongoing or after-hours problems, call Edmonds Police non-emergency, and file a written complaint with Edmonds Code Enforcement at 425-771-0220.

Can a single loud party at a Edmonds STR get the host cited?

Yes. Loud, frequent or continuous unamplified voices, amplified music, or other disturbances are prohibited at any hour as public disturbance noises under ECC 5.30.130, regardless of measured decibel level, and the host can be cited for guest conduct.

What are the quiet hours for short-term rentals in Marysville?

MMC 6.76 adopts WAC 173-60-040, which sets nighttime noise limits from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on weekends. Sound from a residential STR received at another residence may not exceed 45 dBA during those hours and 55 dBA during the day.

How fast must a Marysville STR host respond to a noise complaint?

Washington's RCW 64.37.040 requires every short-term rental operator to designate a contact who can respond to guest or neighbor complaints within two hours. That contact's name and phone number must be provided to guests and is typically also filed with the listing platform.