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Davenport, IA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Nighttime
10 PM-7 AM, no disturbance
Night Limit
45 dBA at property line
Day Limit
55 dBA at property line
Applies Equally
Per Iowa Sec. 414.1(1)(e)
Code
Municipal Code Ch. 8.19

Summary

STR guests fall under Davenport's Noise Abatement chapter: no disturbance across a property line during nighttime (10 PM to 7 AM) and a 45 dBA night / 55 dBA day residential limit. Iowa lets the city enforce this equally on rentals.

It is unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated on private property any source of sound in such a manner as to create a sound level which exceeds the limits set forth for the receiving land use category in Table 1.

Source: Davenport Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4820400; v43 updated 2026-03-11; through 03-11-2026).

Full Breakdown

Davenport has no STR-specific noise rule, but Iowa Code Sec. 414.1(1)(e)(3) preserves the city's power to enforce noise and nuisance regulations on short-term rentals as long as they apply equally to comparable homes. STR guests are therefore bound by Chapter 8.19: Sec. 8.19.050's ban on unreasonable noise disturbances, the 10 PM to 7 AM nighttime window, and Table 1's residential limits of 55 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime at the property line. Hosts benefit from setting written house rules; repeated police-verified disturbances can support city nuisance enforcement.

Violations & Fines

Simple misdemeanor under Sec. 8.19.170: $25 to $100 per offense and up to 30 days jail, each day a separate offense. Chronic disturbance can trigger additional nuisance-property enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my STR guests be cited for noise?
Yes. Guests must follow Davenport's noise ordinance: no disturbance across the property line at night and under 45 dBA overnight. Citations are simple misdemeanors.
Does Davenport have special STR quiet hours?
No separate STR rule. The citywide 10 PM to 7 AM nighttime window and Chapter 8.19 limits apply, enforced equally on rentals.

Sources & Official References

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