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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Burlington, Ontario
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: Amplified sound is prohibited 23:00-07:00 (23:00-09:00 on Sunday). Domestic tools are barred 21:00-07:00 (09:00 Sunday).
Weekends/holidays: Sunday restrictions have later morning starts: amplified sound barred until 09:00; domestic tools and lawn equipment until 09:00.
Construction weekdays: Prohibited 21:00-07:00.
Construction weekends: On Sundays, prohibited 00:00-12:00 and 21:00-24:00 (allowed 12:00-21:00); otherwise prohibited 21:00-07:00.
Burlington's Nuisance and Noise Control By-law 19-2003 sets time-and-place prohibitions: amplified sound is barred 23:00-07:00 (to 09:00 Sunday); domestic tools are barred 21:00-07:00 (to 09:00 Sunday). Construction equipment is prohibited 21:00-07:00 and before 12:00 noon on Sundays. See Schedule 2.
Residential quiet hours
Amplified sound is prohibited 23:00-07:00 (23:00-09:00 on Sunday). Domestic tools are barred 21:00-07:00 (09:00 Sunday).
Weekends & holidays: Sunday restrictions have later morning starts: amplified sound barred until 09:00; domestic tools and lawn equipment until 09:00.
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Prohibited 21:00-07:00.
Weekends: On Sundays, prohibited 00:00-12:00 and 21:00-24:00 (allowed 12:00-21:00); otherwise prohibited 21:00-07:00.
Lawn equipment
Domestic powered or non-powered tools (except snow removal) prohibited 21:00-07:00; Sunday start is 09:00.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Amplified sound prohibited 23:00-07:00 (23:00-09:00 Sundays); plan events to end before 23:00.
Typical fines
Enforced under the Provincial Offences Act with set fines or court summons; amounts vary by offence.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Contact City By-law Enforcement at 905-335-7731 (after-hours answering service available; press 3). For late-night fireworks noise, contact Halton Regional Police non-emergency at 905-825-4777.. 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://www.burlington.ca/en/home-property-and-environment/construction-in-your-neighbourhood.aspx or call Contact City By-law Enforcement at 905-335-7731 (after-hours answering service available; press 3). For late-night fireworks noise, contact Halton Regional Police non-emergency at 905-825-4777.. 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 - Burlington's noise by-law asks for no amplified sound after 11 p.m. (until 9 a.m. on Sundays). Could we lower the volume late at night? Thanks so much.
Landlord / property manager
Hello, I am reporting recurring noise from {{unit/location}} outside Burlington's permitted hours (for example, amplified sound after 11 p.m. or tools before 7 a.m.). I have contacted By-law Enforcement (905-335-7731) and would appreciate your assistance.
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Official bylaw source
Source: City of Burlington - Nuisance and Noise Control By-law 19-2003
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- If construction noise occurs early Sunday, note exact start times because work is not permitted before 12:00 noon.
- For amplified sound, officers assess whether it is clearly audible during prohibited times; record short evidence and note times.
- If you need a short-term exemption (for example, an event), check the City's exemption process rather than risking a violation.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.