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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Montreal, Quebec
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: No single citywide 'quiet hours'; Montreal enforces disturbances at any time, and most specific limits (hours/dB) are set by each borough (arrondissement).
Weekends/holidays: Varies by borough; several boroughs allow construction (for example 09:00-17:00 on weekends) while others prohibit Sundays - check your arrondissement's by-law.
Construction weekdays: Typically 07:00-19:00 or 07:00-21:00 depending on borough; use the City's guide to check your arrondissement.
Construction weekends: Commonly 09:00-17:00 on weekends, with some boroughs barring Sundays; verify locally.
Residential quiet hours
No single citywide 'quiet hours'; Montreal enforces disturbances at any time, and most specific limits (hours/dB) are set by each borough (arrondissement).
Weekends & holidays: Varies by borough; several boroughs allow construction (for example 09:00-17:00 on weekends) while others prohibit Sundays - check your arrondissement's by-law.
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Typically 07:00-19:00 or 07:00-21:00 depending on borough; use the City's guide to check your arrondissement.
Weekends: Commonly 09:00-17:00 on weekends, with some boroughs barring Sundays; verify locally.
Lawn equipment
Set by borough; many allow lawn tools 07:00-21:00 weekdays and 09:00-21:00 weekends/holidays - confirm your borough's schedule.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
SPVM notes there is no universal hour after which noise is always illegal; disturbances can be enforced at any time. Borough dB thresholds may also apply.
Typical fines
Varies by borough by-law; amounts and enforcement differ - consult your arrondissement.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via 311 Montreal (borough services) or SPVM (police) for active/night 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://montreal.ca/demarches/porter-plainte-pour-du-bruit-de-voisinage or call 311 Montreal (borough services) or SPVM (police) for active/night 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
Bonjour! A Montreal, le reglement depend de l'arrondissement. Serait-il possible de reduire le volume ce soir? Merci beaucoup.
Landlord / property manager
Bonjour, nous subissons du bruit recurrent qui semble contrevenir aux regles de l'arrondissement. Pourriez-vous contacter le locataire afin de regler la situation?
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Reglements sur le bruit par arrondissement (aucun reglement unique a l'echelle de la Ville)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Identify your borough; hours and dB limits are defined at the arrondissement level.
- For nighttime disturbances in progress, contact your local SPVM post; otherwise file via 311 with the address.
- Construction exceptions (for example continuous concrete pours) can be tolerated with conditions - confirm with borough permits.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.