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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Markham, 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: Outdoor amplified sound at residences: 19:00-07:00 (Friday and Saturday permitted until 23:00).
Weekends/holidays: Saturday outdoor amplified sound quiet hours 23:00-07:00; Sunday quiet hours 19:00-09:00.
Construction weekdays: 07:00-19:00 (Monday-Friday).
Construction weekends: Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sundays and statutory holidays not permitted without an exemption.
Markham regulates noise under Noise By-law 2017-74. The City summary notes that outdoor amplified music is not allowed 19:00-07:00 (to 09:00 on Sundays), with permitted hours extended to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Construction using equipment is allowed Monday-Friday 07:00-19:00, Saturday 09:00-17:00, and is prohibited on Sundays and statutory holidays unless exempted. See the City's noise page for details and exemptions: Noise - City of Markham.
Residential quiet hours
Outdoor amplified sound at residences: 19:00-07:00 (Friday and Saturday permitted until 23:00).
Weekends & holidays: Saturday outdoor amplified sound quiet hours 23:00-07:00; Sunday quiet hours 19:00-09:00.
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-19:00 (Monday-Friday).
Weekends: Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sundays and statutory holidays not permitted without an exemption.
Lawn equipment
Generally restricted after 19:00; avoid Sundays and statutory holidays unless exempted.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Outdoor amplified sound at residences is not allowed 19:00-07:00 (to 09:00 on Sundays); Friday and Saturday allow amplification until 23:00 without an exemption.
Typical fines
Administrative Monetary Penalties apply to listed Noise By-law contraventions; amounts vary by offence tier.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via City of Markham By-law Enforcement and Licensing (phone or email) or the exemption program; police for urgent disturbances.. 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.markham.ca/about-city-markham/city-hall/bylaw/noise or call City of Markham By-law Enforcement and Licensing (phone or email) or the exemption program; police for urgent disturbances.. 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 - Markham's by-law limits outdoor amplified sound after 7 p.m. (to 9 a.m. on Sundays), with Friday and Saturday permitted until 11 p.m. We have been hearing {{describe noise}} around {{times}}. Could you turn it down during those hours? Thanks very much.
Landlord / property manager
Hello, we are experiencing recurring noise from {{unit/location}} that appears to fall outside Markham's Noise By-law 2017-74 (amplified sound hours or construction windows). Incidents on {{dates/times}}. Could you assist? I can share a short log and links to the City guidance.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: City of Markham - Noise By-law 2017-74 (summary and exemptions)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- If you hear outdoor amplified sound after 19:00 (or after 23:00 on Friday or Saturday), note the source and duration and attach a short clip to your report.
- For construction on Sundays, statutory holidays, or outside the weekday or Saturday windows, ask whether an exemption was issued.
- Administrative Monetary Penalties may apply; include dates, times, and whether the sound was outdoors or indoors.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.