Noise Ordinance Quiet Hours by City (2026)
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Compare quiet hours and noise curfews across U.S. cities. Find out when loud music, lawn mowing, and parties must stop in your area.
The table below breaks down the rules across 47 states and 829 cities and counties. Every entry is based on the actual municipal code for that location, not a guess or a generic template. Click any location to see the full ordinance details, including fines, exceptions, and local FAQs.
Rules by State
Each state is colored by the most common local rule. Click a state to see the cities and counties we cover there.
| State | Locations | Strict | Moderate | Permissive | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 151 | 17 | 129 | 5 | Some Restrictions |
| Texas | 86 | 2 | 68 | 16 | Some Restrictions |
| Florida | 66 | 6 | 60 | - | Some Restrictions |
| New Jersey | 42 | 12 | 30 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Wisconsin | 38 | - | 38 | - | Some Restrictions |
| New York | 37 | 7 | 30 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Illinois | 28 | 2 | 25 | 1 | Some Restrictions |
| Massachusetts | 28 | 5 | 21 | 2 | Some Restrictions |
| Georgia | 25 | 4 | 21 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Colorado | 23 | 1 | 21 | 1 | Some Restrictions |
| Mississippi | 22 | - | 21 | 1 | Some Restrictions |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | - | 21 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Washington | 20 | - | 20 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Arizona | 19 | 1 | 16 | 2 | Some Restrictions |
| Ohio | 18 | - | 18 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Michigan | 14 | - | 13 | 1 | Some Restrictions |
| North Carolina | 14 | - | 14 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Virginia | 13 | - | 13 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Utah | 13 | - | 13 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Hawaii | 12 | 3 | 9 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Oklahoma | 12 | - | 9 | 3 | Some Restrictions |
| Missouri | 11 | - | 9 | 2 | Some Restrictions |
| Oregon | 11 | - | 11 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Maryland | 9 | 1 | 8 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Alabama | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Some Restrictions |
| Tennessee | 8 | - | 8 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Connecticut | 8 | 2 | 6 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Nevada | 6 | - | 6 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Minnesota | 6 | - | 6 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Kansas | 6 | - | 5 | 1 | Some Restrictions |
| Iowa | 5 | - | 5 | - | Some Restrictions |
| South Carolina | 5 | - | 5 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Louisiana | 5 | - | 5 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Indiana | 5 | - | 4 | 1 | Some Restrictions |
| Rhode Island | 5 | - | 5 | - | Some Restrictions |
| North Dakota | 4 | - | 1 | 3 | Few Restrictions |
| New Mexico | 4 | - | 4 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Arkansas | 3 | - | 3 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Kentucky | 3 | - | 3 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Nebraska | 3 | - | 3 | - | Some Restrictions |
| New Hampshire | 2 | - | 2 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Vermont | 2 | - | 2 | - | Some Restrictions |
| District of Columbia | 2 | 2 | - | - | Heavy Restrictions |
| Delaware | 2 | - | 2 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Alaska | 1 | - | 1 | - | Some Restrictions |
| South Dakota | 1 | - | 1 | - | Some Restrictions |
| Idaho | 1 | - | 1 | - | Some Restrictions |
How Cities Compare
These rankings are based on verified municipal code data, not opinion. A "strict" rating means the city has heavy restrictions, high fines, or outright bans. "Permissive" means few or no local restrictions beyond state law.
Most Restrictive
- 1Coral Gables, FL7 days a week
Coral Gables enforces strict noise standards under Chapter 34, Article VI of the City Code. Music, radio programming, and sound-producing devices that exceed 60 dB or 10 dB over ambient noise are prohibited. The City Beautiful maintains rigorous quality-of-life standards through active Code Enforcement patrols and complaint-driven enforcement.
- 2Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth Ch. 8.48 (Noise Control) prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noise that disturbs the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of residents. NJDEP statewide limits of 65 dBA day / 50 dBA night apply at property lines.
- 3Newport Beach, CA10 PM – 7 AM
Newport Beach enforces nighttime noise standards under NBMC Chapter 10.26, with lower decibel limits from 10 PM to 7 AM in residential zones. The city aggressively addresses party noise in harbor and peninsula neighborhoods.
- 4Oak Park, IL9 PM–7 AM
Oak Park Village Code Chapter 23 establishes strict noise regulations. Quiet hours run from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM on weekends. The ordinance prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace and comfort of residents, with specific prohibitions on loud music, amplified sound, and disruptive activities during nighttime hours.
- 5Miami Beach, FL11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Miami Beach enforces strict noise standards under Chapter 46, Article IV of the City Code. Sound from radios, TVs, speakers, or other devices that is plainly audible at 100 feet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM constitutes a prima facie violation. The Entertainment District along Ocean Drive has additional enforcement protocols due to concentrated nightlife activity.
- 6Palo Alto, CA10pm to 7am
Palo Alto enforces nightly quiet hours from 10pm to 7am on weekdays and 10pm to 9am on weekends under Municipal Code Chapter 9.10, with unreasonable noise prohibited at all times.
- 7Kailua, HI
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.
- 8Berkeley, CA10pm-7am
Berkeley enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10pm to 7am on weekdays and 10pm to 9am on weekends under BMC Chapter 13.40, with strict enforcement typical of this progressive city.
- 9Mililani Mauka, HI
Mililani Mauka residents follow ROH Chapter 41 Article 6, which prohibits sound-reproducing devices audible at 30 feet or more, with strong Mililani Town Association covenant enforcement layered on top of city law.
- 10Bronx County, NY10 PM-7 AM nightly
The Bronx follows the NYC Noise Code (NYC Admin Code Title 24, Ch. 2), one of the most detailed noise codes in the country. Interior residential limit is 45 dBA between 10 PM and 7 AM, enforced by DEP and NYPD via 311 complaints. Bronx County has no separate county government; all noise complaints go through NYC agencies.
Fewest Restrictions
- 1West Fargo, ND10 PM to 7 AM typical
West Fargo enforces quiet hours generally from 10 PM to 7 AM under local municipal ordinances. North Dakota Century Code provides broad nuisance authority for cities to regulate excessive noise.
- 2Fort Bend County, TXNone set
Fort Bend County has NO quiet-hours ordinance in unincorporated areas — Texas counties lack the police power to enact one (Local Gov't Code Ch. 233). Enforcement falls back to Texas Penal Code §42.01(a)(5) disorderly conduct for unreasonable noise. Cities inside the county (Sugar Land, Missouri City) DO have their own rules.
- 3Bell County, TXNone set
Bell County has no noise ordinance with set quiet hours in unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack general police power to regulate noise (Local Gov Code Ch. 233). State law (Penal Code §42.01(a)(5)) governs unreasonable noise countywide.
- 4Tarrant County, TXUp to $500 (Class C)
Tarrant County has no county noise ordinance for unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack zoning authority and cannot enact noise regulations. Noise complaints are handled under Texas Penal Code §42.01 (Disorderly Conduct) by the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.
- 5Brazos County, TX$500 (Class C misdemeanor)
Brazos County does NOT have its own noise ordinance or codified quiet hours for unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack general police power to enact noise ordinances and must rely on state criminal law. Texas Penal Code §42.01(a)(5) makes 'unreasonable noise' a Class C misdemeanor disorderly-conduct offense, but only after a peace officer or magistrate provides prior warning. Cities of Bryan and College Station set their own quiet hours.
- 6Cleveland County, OK
Cleveland County government does not have a countywide noise or quiet-hours ordinance for unincorporated areas. Oklahoma counties lack general police-power noise authority. Disturbances are addressed under Oklahoma's disturbing-the-peace statute (21 O.S. §1362). Norman, Moore, and other incorporated cities set their own noise rules within their limits.
- 7Cass County, ND10 p.m. - 6 a.m. (city)
Cass County, ND has not adopted a countywide noise ordinance with decibel limits or fixed quiet hours for unincorporated areas. Noise complaints in unincorporated Cass County are handled under North Dakota's general nuisance law at NDCC Chapter 42-01, which makes any unreasonable noise that disturbs others a public or private nuisance. Cities within the county - Fargo, West Fargo, Horace - apply stricter municipal codes (Fargo requires reasonable noise levels between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.). The Cass County Sheriff's Office handles disturbance calls in the unincorporated portions and on township roads.
- 8Greene County, MONone set in unincorporated Greene County
Greene County has not adopted a county-wide numeric noise ordinance with set quiet hours for unincorporated territory. Enforcement defers to Missouri's peace disturbance statute, RSMo §574.010, which makes it an offense to unreasonably and knowingly disturb or alarm another person by loud noise. The Greene County Sheriff's Office instructs residents to attempt to resolve noise issues civilly first, then call 911 if needed and file a peace disturbance report if the problem persists. Inside the City of Springfield, Springfield Code §74-381 (residential yelling/singing 11 p.m.-7 a.m.) and Chapter 78 noise rules apply.
- 9Hidalgo County, TXNone set
Hidalgo County has no noise ordinance with set quiet hours in unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack general police power to set noise rules outside the limited authority of Local Government Code Ch. 233. State law (Penal Code §42.01(a)(5)) governs unreasonable noise countywide. Cities (McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission) set their own quiet hours.
- 10Johnson County, KSNone — no numeric county code
Johnson County has not adopted a numeric noise ordinance with set quiet hours for unincorporated territory. Enforcement defers to Kansas's disorderly conduct statute, K.S.A. 21-6203, which makes it an offense to engage in noisy conduct that tends reasonably to arouse alarm, anger, or resentment in others. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office (913-782-0720) is the responding agency for unincorporated noise complaints. Inside the cities — Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Leawood, Prairie Village, and others — each maintains its own numeric noise ordinance with set quiet-hour windows.
All 829 Locations
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Frequently Asked Questions
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