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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Saskatoon, 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: Residential tools and construction restricted 22:00-07:00 (later start 09:00 on Sundays and statutory holidays).
Weekends/holidays: Tools and construction in residential districts prohibited 22:00-09:00 on Sundays and statutory holidays.
Construction weekdays: Construction that is plainly audible across a property line prohibited 22:00-07:00 (emergencies exempt).
Construction weekends: Construction prohibited 22:00-09:00 on Sundays and statutory holidays unless exempted.
Saskatoon's Noise Bylaw No. 8244 limits residential tools and construction after 22:00, requires Sunday and holiday starts at 09:00, and controls outdoor amplified events (11:00-21:00 Mon-Thu; later on weekends). See Bylaw 8244 and the City overview.
Residential quiet hours
Residential tools and construction restricted 22:00-07:00 (later start 09:00 on Sundays and statutory holidays).
Weekends & holidays: Tools and construction in residential districts prohibited 22:00-09:00 on Sundays and statutory holidays.
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Construction that is plainly audible across a property line prohibited 22:00-07:00 (emergencies exempt).
Weekends: Construction prohibited 22:00-09:00 on Sundays and statutory holidays unless exempted.
Lawn equipment
Residential lawn and garden equipment prohibited 22:00-07:00 (22:00-09:00 on Sundays and statutory holidays).
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Outdoor event amplification limited to 11:00-21:00 Mon-Thu, 11:00-22:00 Fri-Sat, and 13:00-18:00 Sun/stat holidays unless extended via permit.
Typical fines
Individuals face minimum $100 (first), $200 (second), $400 (third+) up to $10,000; corporations up to $25,000. Notices of violation may be $100 ($250 for engine brakes).
First offense: ~$100 (varies by case)
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Saskatoon Police Service non-emergency (306-975-8300) for in-progress noise; City bylaw concern form for follow-up.. 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.saskatoon.ca/city-hall/city-bylaws-policies/report-bylaw-concern or call Saskatoon Police Service non-emergency (306-975-8300) for in-progress noise; City bylaw concern form for follow-up.. 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 - Saskatoon limits lawn tools and construction after 10 p.m. (and before 9 a.m. on Sundays and holidays). Could we adjust the timing so it stays within the allowed hours? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello, noise from {{unit/location}} seems to fall outside Saskatoon Bylaw 8244 (for example, tools after 10 p.m. or early Sunday work). I have a brief log and would appreciate your help resolving it.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: City of Saskatoon - Noise Bylaw No. 8244
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- When reporting, note whether the sound was plainly audible beyond the property line and the exact time window.
- For vehicle exhaust complaints, record the plate, time, and location; SPS may require a designated-site test.
- Ask event organizers whether they have a permit if amplified sound extends beyond the standard hours.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.