Schaumburg, IL Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)
Quiet hours in Schaumburg, IL, also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time, define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Key Facts
- Quiet Hours
- 10 PM–7 AM daily
- Code Section
- Chapter 132 (Noise)
- Fine Range
- $75–$750
- Complaint Line
- (847) 882-3586 Police
- Enforcement
- Administrative adjudication
Summary
Schaumburg Village Code Chapter 132 (Noise) prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace, with specific nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily. Residential areas are subject to both subjective disturbance standards and decibel-based enforcement.
720 ILCS 5/26-1
(720 ILCS 5/26-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 26-1)
Sec. 26-1. Disorderly conduct.
(a) A person commits disorderly conduct when he or she knowingly:
(1) Does any act in such unreasonable manner as to
alarm or disturb another and to provoke a breach of the peace;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Under Schaumburg Village Code Chapter 132, it is unlawful to make, continue, or cause to be made any unreasonably loud or disturbing noise that injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, or safety of others. Nighttime quiet hours run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. During these hours, noise audible beyond the property line of the source property may constitute a violation. Daytime noise is evaluated on a reasonableness standard considering the nature of the noise, time of day, and zoning district. Schaumburg's mix of residential neighborhoods and major commercial corridors (Golf Road, Schaumburg Road near Woodfield) means enforcement balances residential quiet with commercial activity. File noise complaints with the Schaumburg Police Department at (847) 882-3586.
Violations & Fines
Noise violations are adjudicated under the Village's administrative adjudication system. Fines range from $75 to $750 per offense. Repeat violations within 12 months may result in increased fines and potential nuisance abatement proceedings.
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