Butte County, CA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Weekday Quiet Hours
- 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
- Weekend/Holiday Quiet Hours
- 10 p.m. - 9 a.m.
- Outdoor Amplified Sound
- Banned during quiet hours
- Baseline Noise Standards
- Butte County Code Sec. 41A-7 / 41A-8
- Commercial Events
- Prohibited
- Manager Response
- 30 minutes
Summary
Butte County STRs must observe quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays, with no outdoor amplified sound during quiet hours and full compliance with the County exterior and interior noise standards.
Short-term rentals shall comply with Butte County Code Section 41A-7 Exterior Noise Standards and Section 41A-8 Interior Noise Standards. Quiet hours shall be from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on weekends and federal holidays. Outdoor amplified sound shall be prohibited during quiet hours. Weddings, receptions, parties, and commercial activities shall be prohibited at short-term rentals, and occupants shall be notified of this prohibition prior to reservation.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
1(I)(6) imposes specific noise controls on short-term rentals on top of the County's general noise standards. STR operations must comply with Butte County Code Section 41A-7 (Exterior Noise Standards) and Section 41A-8 (Interior Noise Standards). on weekends and federal holidays, recognizing that visiting families and short-term guests are more likely to gather in the evening. Outdoor amplified sound (speakers, sound systems, outdoor TVs, electronic instruments) is prohibited during all quiet hours. Commercial activity that draws additional noise -- weddings, receptions, parties, and similar gatherings -- is prohibited at any short-term rental and the prohibition must be disclosed to occupants prior to reservation. 1(J).
Violations & Fines
Noise violations are enforced as strikes under Section 24-172.1(J): three verifiable strikes within 24 months result in cease-and-desist and permit revocation, with a 24-month reapplication ban. Independent violations of Sections 41A-7 or 41A-8 may also support standalone citations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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