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Noise from Specific Sources in Kitsap County, WA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Kitsap County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kitsap County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Car Alarm Limits

Kitsap County Code § 10.28.145(1) makes a frequent, repetitive or continuous horn or siren sound from a motor vehicle, like an unattended car alarm, a public disturbance noise unless it is warning of danger or otherwise permitted by law. Unlike party or business noise, the sheriff's office can enforce this vehicle-noise rule without waiting for a citizen complaint.

Kitsap County Car Alarm / Horn Noise Rule

Some Restrictions

Kitsap County Code § 10.28.145(1)

The following sounds are public disturbance noises: (1) Frequent, repetitive or continuous sound of any horn or siren attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger or as specifically permitted or required by law;

Low-Frequency Bass Limits

Kitsap County Code § 10.28.145(5) bans portable or vehicle audio equipment, tape players, radios, CD players and their bass, that can be clearly heard fifty feet or more away in park, residential or commercial areas near homes, schools or businesses. A permitted public-park event with sanctioned amplified sound is exempt.

Kitsap County Car/Portable Audio Bass Noise Rule

Some Restrictions

Kitsap County Code § 10.28.145(5)

(5) Noise from portable or motor vehicle audio equipment, such as a tape player, radio or compact disc player, while in park areas, residential and commercial zones, or any area where residences, schools, human service facilities, or commercial establishments are in obvious proximity to the source of the sound, and where the volume of such audio equipment is such that it can be clearly heard by...

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