Does Yakima County, WA have its own noise rules ordinance?

No. Yakima County, WA does not appear to have a local noise rules ordinance, Washington state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from Revised Code of Washington.

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Yakima County, WA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions

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

Key Facts

Guests: Bound by WAC 173-60 limits
Night Limit: 45 dBA residential
Host: Responsible for guest behavior
Complaints: Can trigger permit review

Summary

Short-term rental guests must obey the same noise limits as residents: WAC 173-60's 55 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime for residential property, with only brief exceedances allowed. Loud parties can trigger complaints and permit review.

City-specific rules exist: Yakima has its own noise rules rules that differ from Yakima County's county-level regulations. If you live in Yakima, check the city-specific page instead.

Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the noise limitations of the foregoing table shall be reduced by 10 dBA for receiving property within Class A EDNAs.

Source: Revised Code of WashingtonView official code

Full Breakdown

STR guests in Yakima County are bound by WAC 173-60 (adopted county-wide via County Code Chapter 6.28) and any city disturbance rules. Residential property-line limits are 55 dBA by day and 45 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The rule allows only brief exceedances on a sliding scale. Hosts are responsible for guest behavior; repeated verified complaints can jeopardize a City of Yakima business license or land-use approval. Keeping occupancy within limits and posting quiet-hour expectations helps avoid problems.

Violations & Fines

Noise complaints are enforced under WAC 173-60 and local rules. Repeat verified complaints against an STR can lead to permit review or revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can STR guests throw a party?

Guests must stay within residential noise limits, which are lower at night. Sustained loud parties can draw enforcement and jeopardize the host's permit.

What noise limit applies at a rental?

The same WAC 173-60 limits as any home: 55 dBA daytime and 45 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. at the property line.

Sources & Official References

[1]Revised Code of Washington

Other rules in Yakima County

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