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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Oakville, 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 must not be clearly audible from neighbouring property 19:00-07:00; daytime cap of 50 dBA on amplified devices 07:00-19:00.
Weekends/holidays: Same as weekdays for amplified sound. Lawn and yard tools are barred 21:00-07:00 (09:00 Sunday).
Construction weekdays: Construction noise prohibited 19:00-07:00 Monday-Saturday.
Construction weekends: Prohibited all day Sundays and on statutory holidays.
Oakville's updated Noise By-law (2024-079, effective April 1, 2025) adds a daytime cap of 50 dBA for amplified devices (07:00-19:00) and a clearly audible prohibition 19:00-07:00. Construction noise is prohibited 19:00-07:00 (Mon-Sat) and all day on Sundays and statutory holidays; yard tools are barred 21:00-07:00 (09:00 Sunday).
Residential quiet hours
Amplified sound must not be clearly audible from neighbouring property 19:00-07:00; daytime cap of 50 dBA on amplified devices 07:00-19:00.
Weekends & holidays: Same as weekdays for amplified sound. Lawn and yard tools are barred 21:00-07:00 (09:00 Sunday).
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Construction noise prohibited 19:00-07:00 Monday-Saturday.
Weekends: Prohibited all day Sundays and on statutory holidays.
Lawn equipment
Prohibited 21:00-07:00; on Sundays the morning start is 09:00.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Amplified sound must stay at or below 50 dBA 07:00-19:00 and must not be clearly audible 19:00-07:00.
Typical fines
Administrative penalties apply; construction noise first-offence penalty is about $500 per Town notice, with escalation for repeat offences.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Submit a ServiceOakville request online or call ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601; after-hours disturbances can be directed to 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://oakvillecrm.my.site.com/ServiceOakville/s/select-a-request?c__searchKey=noise or call Submit a ServiceOakville request online or call ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601; after-hours disturbances can be directed to 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 - Oakville's by-law limits amplified sound to 50 dBA during the day and asks for no audible sound from neighbouring properties after 7 p.m. Could we keep the volume down in the evenings? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello, I am experiencing ongoing noise from {{unit/location}} outside Oakville's permitted hours (for example, amplified sound after 7 p.m. or construction on Sunday). I have opened a ServiceOakville ticket and would appreciate your help resolving this.
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Official bylaw source
Source: Town of Oakville - Noise By-law 2024-079 (effective April 1, 2025)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Use the Town's online form while noise is occurring so officers can assess audibility or measure dBA if applicable.
- If it is amplified music, note whether you are indoors and the distance to your property line; record a short clip and the time window (after 19:00).
- For construction complaints, log the contractor or site, activity, and time because Sundays and holidays are fully prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.