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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Regina, Saskatchewan
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: 22:00-07:00 (night period; domestic power tools and most construction prohibited without permission).
Weekends/holidays: 22:00-07:00.
Construction weekdays: 07:00-22:00 (Sections 7 and 7.1; work outside these hours requires permission and must not be audible in a residential building).
Construction weekends: 07:00-22:00 (same as weekdays; City or emergency works may be exempt).
Regina regulates community noise through Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 6980, which sets residential receiving-property limits of no more than 60 dBA (07:00-22:00) and no more than 55 dBA (22:00-07:00) and bans domestic power tools and most construction during 22:00-07:00. See the City's noise bylaw page and the consolidated bylaw PDF.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (night period; domestic power tools and most construction prohibited without permission).
Weekends & holidays: 22:00-07:00.
Decibel limits
60 dBA daytime / 55 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-22:00 (Sections 7 and 7.1; work outside these hours requires permission and must not be audible in a residential building).
Weekends: 07:00-22:00 (same as weekdays; City or emergency works may be exempt).
Lawn equipment
Domestic power tools (mowers, trimmers, and similar) prohibited 22:00-07:00 in residential zones.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
General prohibition on unreasonable or excessive noise; amplification audible to the street or public requires a permit. The night period (22:00-07:00) is strictly enforced.
Typical fines
Up to $2,000 for an individual or $5,000 for a corporation, plus up to 30 days imprisonment.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Service Regina (Bylaw Enforcement) for daytime; Regina Police Service for after-hours 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.regina.ca/bylaws-permits-licences/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement/ or call Service Regina (Bylaw Enforcement) for daytime; Regina Police Service for after-hours 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 - Regina's noise bylaw limits residential sound after 10 p.m., and tools or construction are not allowed 10 p.m.-7 a.m. We have been hearing {{describe noise}} around {{times}}. Could we keep it down during those hours? Thanks very much.
Landlord / property manager
Hello, we are experiencing recurring noise that appears to exceed Regina's Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 6980 (60 dBA by day, 55 dBA at night; tools and construction restricted 10 p.m.-7 a.m.). Could you address this with the tenant or contractor? We have logged dates and times and can share our Service Regina case number.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: City of Regina - Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 6980
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- When reporting, note the receiving location (inside or at your lot line) and whether it was during the day or night period.
- For construction after 22:00 or before 07:00, cite Section 7 and ask if City permission was granted.
- Include short clips and a dated log; submit via Service Regina and keep the request number. Call Regina Police Service after hours.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.