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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Vaughan, 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: 23:00-07:00 for amplified sound at a residential point of reception (to 09:00 on Sundays).
Weekends/holidays: Saturday 23:00-07:00; Sunday 23:00-09:00 (amplified sound).
Construction weekdays: 07:00-20:00 (Residential Area; no construction noise before 07:00 or after 20:00).
Construction weekends: Saturday 07:00-20:00; Sunday and statutory holidays not permitted (Residential Area).
Vaughan's Noise By-law 121-2021 regulates specific sources by time and place. Residential amplified sound is prohibited between 23:00-07:00 (to 09:00 Sundays), and construction is limited to 07:00-20:00 Mon-Sat (not permitted Sundays or holidays). The by-law also caps air conditioners and heat pumps at 61 dBA at the point of reception. See the City's Noise page and the by-law PDF.
Residential quiet hours
23:00-07:00 for amplified sound at a residential point of reception (to 09:00 on Sundays).
Weekends & holidays: Saturday 23:00-07:00; Sunday 23:00-09:00 (amplified sound).
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-20:00 (Residential Area; no construction noise before 07:00 or after 20:00).
Weekends: Saturday 07:00-20:00; Sunday and statutory holidays not permitted (Residential Area).
Lawn equipment
Powered domestic tools allowed 07:00-21:00 Monday-Saturday; 09:00-21:00 Sunday in Residential Areas.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Amplified devices such as televisions, stereos, speakers, and instruments are prohibited 23:00-07:00 (to 09:00 Sundays) in Residential Areas; in Quiet Zones they are prohibited at any time.
Typical fines
$200-$100,000 depending on the severity and frequency of the offence.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Service Vaughan - By-law and Compliance (905-832-2281 or bylaw@vaughan.ca). For urgent disturbances, contact police.. 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.vaughan.ca/bylaws-policies/noise or call Service Vaughan - By-law and Compliance (905-832-2281 or bylaw@vaughan.ca). For urgent disturbances, contact police.. 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 neighbor - Vaughan's noise rules prohibit amplified sound after 11 p.m. (9 a.m. Sunday). Last night around {{time}}, it was carrying into our place. Could you turn it down during these hours?
Landlord / property manager
Hello - We are experiencing recurring noise that appears to contravene Vaughan's Noise By-law 121-2021 (for example, amplified sound after 23:00 or construction outside permitted hours). Could you please remind the tenant or contractor and help resolve this?
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: City of Vaughan Noise By-law 121-2021
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- When reporting construction outside 07:00-20:00 (or any Sunday or holiday work), include the site address, contractor name, and photos of posted signage.
- For amplified music, note whether the source is in a designated Quiet Zone because stricter rules apply at all times.
- Air conditioners or heat pumps are limited to 61 dBA at the point of reception; mention approximate measurements if you have them.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.