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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Vancouver, British Columbia
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: 22:00-07:00 (residential nighttime)
Weekends/holidays: Saturday 22:00-07:00; Sunday/holidays 22:00-10:00
Construction weekdays: Private property: 07:30-20:00; Streets/lanes: 07:00-20:00
Construction weekends: Saturday: Private 10:00-20:00 (Streets 07:00-20:00); Sunday/holidays: Private not permitted; Streets 10:00-20:00
Vancouver's Noise Control By-law defines daytime vs. nighttime and sets specific construction windows. Quiet hours are generally 22:00-07:00 (to 10:00 on Sundays/holidays). See By-law 6555 and ticket amounts in By-law 9360.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (residential nighttime)
Weekends & holidays: Saturday 22:00-07:00; Sunday/holidays 22:00-10:00
Decibel limits
55 dBA daytime / 45 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Private property: 07:30-20:00; Streets/lanes: 07:00-20:00
Weekends: Saturday: Private 10:00-20:00 (Streets 07:00-20:00); Sunday/holidays: Private not permitted; Streets 10:00-20:00
Lawn equipment
Leaf blowers near residences: Weekdays 08:00-18:00; Saturday 09:00-17:00 (West End: prohibited)
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Loud voices, music, or equipment audible off premises during nighttime prohibited; amplified bass from commercial premises limited to 70 dBC day / 65 dBC night at the point of reception.
Typical fines
$250-$500 (typical ticket amounts); up to $10,000 per day on conviction
First offense: ~$250 (varies by case)
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Van311 (online/phone) for non-emergency noise; VPD for parties/criminal activity. 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://van311.ca/services/noise or call Van311 (online/phone) for non-emergency noise; VPD for parties/criminal activity. 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 - Vancouver's quiet hours are 10 p.m.-7 a.m. (to 10 a.m. Sundays/holidays). Could you keep the volume down overnight? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello - We're experiencing noise that appears to violate Vancouver's Noise Control By-law quiet hours. Please remind the tenant/contractor; Van311 request #[####] if needed.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Noise Control By-law No. 6555; Ticket Offences By-law No. 9360
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Include a dated log with start/stop times and how the noise affected you.
- For construction outside hours, note contractor name and site signage.
- Reference Van311 case numbers when following up on repeat issues.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.