Kailua vs Pearl City
How do quiet hours rules compare between Kailua, HI and Pearl City, HI?
Pearl City has fewer restrictions than Kailua.
Kailua, HI
Honolulu County
Kailua residents must comply with Honolulu ROH Chapter 41 Article 6, which prohibits unreasonably loud sound-reproducing devices audible at 30 feet or more, with enhanced enforcement in beach-adjacent neighborhoods popular with visitors.
View full Kailua rules →Pearl City, HI
Honolulu County
Pearl City residents near Pearl Harbor and along the H-1 corridor must comply with ROH Section 41-6.1 prohibiting sound devices audible at 30 feet or more.
View full Pearl City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kailua | Pearl City |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Audibility Limit | - | 30 feet or more |
| Code Section | - | ROH Section 41-6.1 |
| Night dBA | - | 45 dBA residential |
| Enforcement | - | Honolulu Police |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kailua FAQ
Are there specific quiet hours in Kailua?
ROH §41-6.1 applies around the clock based on the 30-foot audibility test, but neighbors and police treat 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. as de facto quiet hours.
Who do I call about a noisy short-term rental?
Call HPD non-emergency for immediate noise, and file a Bill 41 complaint with the Department of Planning and Permitting for the rental itself.
Pearl City FAQ
Does this apply to military family housing?
Civilian ROH rules apply on non-federal property in Pearl City. On-base Navy housing is federal land governed by separate base regulations, not ROH Section 41-6.1.
What about highway noise from the H-1?
Freeway noise is governed by the Hawaii DOT and HAR 11-46, not ROH Section 41-6.1. The city rule targets controllable sound-reproducing devices, not traffic.
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