Quiet Hours: Kent vs Kirkland
How do quiet hours rules compare between Kent, WA and Kirkland, WA?
Kent and Kirkland have similar restriction levels.
Kent, WA
King County
Kent enforces nighttime noise limits under KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60. Residential receiving-property limit drops from 55 dBA daytime to 45 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM. Audible disturbances across property lines are a nuisance.
View full Kent rules →Kirkland, WA
King County
Kirkland enforces quiet under KMC 11.84A Public Disturbance, with state decibel limits in WAC 173-60. Yelling, shouting, and party noise between 11 PM and 7 AM is prohibited citywide.
View full Kirkland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kent | Kirkland |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 7 AM | - |
| Night Limit | 45 dBA residential | - |
| Day Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Code | KCC 8.05 / WAC 173-60 | - |
| Night Hours | - | 11 PM to 7 AM |
| Residential Limit | - | 55 dBA day, 45 dBA night |
| Local Code | - | KMC 11.84A |
| Report To | - | (425) 577-5656 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kent FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Kent?
10 PM to 7 AM. The residential receiving limit drops from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during these hours under KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60.
How do I report nighttime noise in Kent?
Call Kent Police non-emergency at (253) 852-2121. Document the time, location, and type of noise for the complaint.
Kirkland FAQ
What are Kirkland quiet hours?
Kirkland targets nighttime disturbance from 11 PM to 7 AM under KMC 11.84A. State rules (WAC 173-60) drop residential limits by 10 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM weekends.
How do I report late-night noise in Kirkland?
Call Kirkland Police non-emergency at (425) 577-5656. Officers respond to public disturbance complaints on a patrol basis.
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