8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Hillsborough County enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM in unincorporated residential areas under the county Noise Ordinance (Chapter 1-3, Part A). Daytime limits cap at 60 dBA at property lines; nighttime drops to 55 dBA. FL §877.03 also applies as a second-degree misdemeanor backstop.
Construction noise in unincorporated Hillsborough County is restricted to 7 AM through 7 PM Monday to Saturday, with no Sunday or legal holiday work except for emergencies under Chapter 1-3.
Hillsborough County Animal Control Ordinance treats continuous barking over 10 minutes, or intermittent barking over 30 minutes, as a public nuisance enforceable by Animal Resources officers.
Hillsborough County has no leaf-blower-specific ordinance. Gas blowers are allowed during construction/landscape hours (7 AM to 7 PM) and must not exceed general noise limits at the property line.
Amplified music audible at 100 feet from the source between 10 PM and 7 AM is a presumptive violation under Hillsborough County Chapter 1-3. Outdoor commercial venues near Ybor City and Seminole Heights face enhanced enforcement during late hours.
Aircraft noise from MacDill AFB (KMCF) and Tampa International Airport (KTPA) is federally preempted by 49 USC §41713 and FAA regulations. Local ordinances cannot regulate overflights.
FAA Guidance
The National Airspace System helps people and goods travel safely and freely. While there are many benefits to air travel, aviation noise can be a concern for communities. The FAA is limited by the simple reality that aircraft make noise. Addressing this concern requires collaboration among the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, research universities, other stakeholders and in...
Commercial and industrial sound limits in Hillsborough County are 65 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime at adjacent residential property lines under Chapter 1-3.
Modified exhaust, loud car stereos, and vehicle noise plainly audible at 25 feet violate Hillsborough County Chapter 1-3 and FL §316.272 (muffler requirements).
5 cities in Hillsborough County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
1 verified rule • Quiet Hours
8 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
8 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
1 verified rule • Quiet Hours
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