Quiet Hours: Portland vs Troutdale
How do quiet hours rules compare between Portland, OR and Troutdale, OR?
Portland and Troutdale have similar restriction levels.
Portland, OR
Multnomah County
Portland City Code Title 18 (Noise Control) sets quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, with stricter residential sound limits during those hours. Daytime maximum sound at a residential property line is 75 dBA; nighttime is 60 dBA. The Portland Noise Office in the Bureau of Development Services administers permits and complaints.
View full Portland rules →Troutdale, OR
Multnomah County
Troutdale Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 sets quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Under TMC 8.24.035, noise is unreasonable during those hours if it is plainly audible inside any noise sensitive unit that is not the source. Enforcement is by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.
View full Troutdale rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Portland | Troutdale |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Code | PCC Title 18 (Noise Control), Chapters 18.10 and 18.12 | - |
| Quiet Hours | 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. |
| Daytime Limit | 75 dBA at residential property line | - |
| Nighttime Limit | 60 dBA at residential property line | - |
| Construction Hours | 7am-6pm weekdays, 8am-6pm weekends (PCC 18.12) | - |
| Permit Authority | Portland Noise Office (BDS) / Noise Review Board | - |
| Code Chapter | - | TMC Ch. 8.24 |
| Standard | - | Plainly audible inside |
| Enforcement | - | Multnomah County Sheriff |
| Complaint Line | - | 503-988-0560 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Portland FAQ
What are Portland's official quiet hours?
PCC Title 18 sets quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. citywide. During those hours, the sound limit at a residential property line drops to 60 dBA and power equipment such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers is prohibited.
Can I run construction equipment on Saturday morning?
Yes — PCC 18.12 allows construction from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. Earlier or later work requires a noise variance from the Noise Review Board through the Portland Bureau of Development Services.
Troutdale FAQ
What are Troutdale's quiet hours?
TMC 8.24.035 effectively sets quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Noise made in that window is unreasonable if it is plainly audible inside a neighboring noise sensitive unit such as a home or apartment.
Who do I call about a noise complaint in Troutdale?
Troutdale contracts noise enforcement to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. Call their non-emergency dispatch at 503-988-0560. The Sheriff's Office also reviews any variance requests under TMC 8.24.
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