Noise from Specific Sources in Idaho (2026)
8 rules on the books across Idaho, 5 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Bar & Nightclub Noise
Noise regulations specific to bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues, including bass frequency limits, soundproofing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Car Alarm Limits
Maximum duration for car alarms before they must auto-silence, penalties for repeated false alarms, and vehicle towing authority for chronic alarm violations.
Generator Noise
Rules for portable and standby generators, including permitted operating hours, decibel limits, and restrictions during non-emergency use.
Caldwell
Some RestrictionsCaldwell's screening ordinance requires generators and other large auxiliary equipment to be kept away from adjacent…
Read full rule →Canyon County
Some RestrictionsCanyon County bans generators and other loud motorized equipment in county parks during quiet hours, defined as 10:00…
Read full rule →Delivery Truck Noise
Time-of-day restrictions on commercial delivery trucks operating in residential zones, including back-up beepers, refrigeration units, and engine idling.
Low-Frequency Bass Limits
Special bass-frequency (≤125 Hz) sound limits for venues, including dB(C) measurement standards and how cities differentiate bass noise from baseline ambient.
Boise
Some RestrictionsBoise bans amplified sound, including bass-heavy car audio systems, that is plainly audible fifty feet or more from a…
Read full rule →Caldwell
Some RestrictionsCaldwell bans loud vehicle stereos and other amplification equipment that carries onto a public street. City Code…
Read full rule →Idaho Falls
Some RestrictionsIdaho Falls counts a vehicle stereo's rhythmic bass alone as 'plainly audible' noise, even if lyrics aren't…
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