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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Edmonton (Metro), Alberta
Confirm quiet hours, decibel limits, construction schedules, and reporting steps so you can keep the peace in your neighbourhood.
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Default quiet hours: General residential night period is 22:00-07:00 with a 50 dBA cap at the property line (daytime is 07:00-22:00 with 65 dBA, with limited short-term higher allowances).
Weekends/holidays: Same day and night decibel windows as weekdays (22:00-07:00 is quieter).
Construction weekdays: 07:00-21:00 (Mon-Sat) per section 16(a); the City Manager may restrict further by notice.
Construction weekends: 09:00-19:00 (Sundays and holidays) per section 16(b), unless restricted further by written notice.
Edmonton's Community Standards Bylaw 14600 sets residential limits at 65 dBA (07:00-22:00) and 50 dBA (22:00-07:00) at the property line, with short-duration allowances (for example, up to 70-85 dBA for limited minutes). Construction activity is limited to 07:00-21:00 Mon-Sat and 09:00-19:00 Sun/holidays (section 16). See the consolidated bylaw and City noise page: Bylaw 14600, Noise.
Residential quiet hours
General residential night period is 22:00-07:00 with a 50 dBA cap at the property line (daytime is 07:00-22:00 with 65 dBA, with limited short-term higher allowances).
Weekends & holidays: Same day and night decibel windows as weekdays (22:00-07:00 is quieter).
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-21:00 (Mon-Sat) per section 16(a); the City Manager may restrict further by notice.
Weekends: 09:00-19:00 (Sundays and holidays) per section 16(b), unless restricted further by written notice.
Lawn equipment
No specific equipment curfew; equipment must meet the 65 dBA day and 50 dBA night limits at the receiving property line.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Subject to both the general disturbs the peace prohibition and the residential limits (65 dBA day / 50 dBA night at the property line).
Typical fines
Specified penalties are issued by municipal tag and vary by section; repeat offences can escalate and prosecuted matters may carry higher court-imposed fines.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Submit a 311 Noise Complaint while the issue is occurring. Vehicle or exhaust noise and house-party disturbances may be directed to Edmonton Police Service non-emergency channels as indicated on City or EPS pages.. Provide dates, times, and source details so dispatchers can prioritise the call. Anonymous complaints are accepted but detailed contact information helps with follow-up.
- Document the issue (record short clips, note times, and track duration for at least two nights if possible).
- Share a polite note with the neighbour or property manager. See the message templates below.
- Submit a complaint via https://311.edmonton.ca/reports/new?service_id=60c0f20d52466cdd46a760ef or call Submit a 311 Noise Complaint while the issue is occurring. Vehicle or exhaust noise and house-party disturbances may be directed to Edmonton Police Service non-emergency channels as indicated on City or EPS pages.. Ask for the incident number for reference.
- If the noise continues, follow up with enforcement referencing the incident number. Keep your documentation for any tribunal or landlord board filings.
Ready-to-send messages
Neighbour note
Hi neighbour - Edmonton's residential limits are 65 dBA by day and 50 dBA after 10 p.m. Could we keep things within those limits overnight? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello, ongoing noise from {{unit/location}} appears to exceed Edmonton's residential limits or occur outside permitted hours. I have filed a 311 Noise Complaint and would appreciate your help addressing it.
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Official bylaw source
Source: City of Edmonton - Community Standards Bylaw 14600 (Consolidated Oct. 22, 2024)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Measure from your property line if possible; Edmonton's limits are enforced at the receiver's property line.
- Note duration: short higher bursts have limited allowances during daytime (for example, a few minutes at 80-85 dBA).
- Construction outside the permitted windows (before 07:00 or after 21:00 Mon-Sat; before 09:00 or after 19:00 Sun/holidays) is strong grounds for a complaint.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.