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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Anchorage, Alaska
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 (property-line nighttime standard); interior amplified sound has a 23:00-07:00 window Fri/Sat and holidays
Weekends/holidays: 22:00-07:00 (property-line); interior amplified: 23:00-07:00 Fri/Sat and holidays
Construction weekdays: Construction season (Apr 1-Oct 31): 06:00-22:00; other months: 07:00-22:00 (80 dBA Leq, 1 hr, at residential boundary or noise-sensitive zone).
Construction weekends: Prohibited on Sundays and Alaska state holidays without a noise permit; otherwise same daily windows as above.
Anchorage's Noise Control (AMC 15.70) sets residential property-line maxima of 60 dBA day / 50 dBA night (Lmax) and special interior C-weighted limits for amplified music (+3 dB(C) over ambient at night). Construction has seasonal windows and Sunday/holiday restrictions. See AMC 15.70, including Section 15.70.080 and Section 15.70.060.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (property-line nighttime standard); interior amplified sound has a 23:00-07:00 window Fri/Sat and holidays
Weekends & holidays: 22:00-07:00 (property-line); interior amplified: 23:00-07:00 Fri/Sat and holidays
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Construction season (Apr 1-Oct 31): 06:00-22:00; other months: 07:00-22:00 (80 dBA Leq, 1 hr, at residential boundary or noise-sensitive zone).
Weekends: Prohibited on Sundays and Alaska state holidays without a noise permit; otherwise same daily windows as above.
Lawn equipment
07:00-22:00 (noncommercial power tools; 22:00-07:00 prohibited if causing a disturbance across a residential boundary).
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Amplified sound on private property measured inside a complainant's residence: +3 dB(C) over ambient during weeknights 22:00-07:00 and 23:00-07:00 on Fri/Sat/holidays; +5 dB(C) at other times.
Typical fines
Chapter 15.70 provides enforcement via citations, noise permits/conditions, and other remedies; dollar amounts are not consolidated in a single public schedule.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Anchorage 311 or APD non-emergency for disturbances; Municipal Environmental Health for permitted or regulated sources.. 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.muni.org/Departments/Mayor/PressReleases/BerkowitzArchive/Pages/Municipalitylaunches311fornon-emergencypolicecalls.aspx or call Anchorage 311 or APD non-emergency for disturbances; Municipal Environmental Health for permitted or regulated sources.. 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
Hello - Anchorage's noise code limits residential nighttime sound after 10 p.m. (and has stricter indoor limits for amplified bass). Would you keep music down late nights? Thanks for your help.
Landlord / property manager
Hi, we're experiencing recurring noise that appears to exceed AMC 15.70 (50 dBA nighttime property-line and indoor C-weighted limits). Could you remind tenants or contractors of quiet hours and permitted work times? I can share dates, clips, and any 311/APD references.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Anchorage Municipal Code - Chapter 15.70 Noise Control
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- If night construction occurs, note whether it is within the construction-season windows and whether a noise permit exists (80 dBA Leq cap).
- For bass-heavy music, C-weighted indoor measurements and +3 dB(C) over ambient at night are the controlling criteria.
- Sundays or state holidays: construction is generally prohibited without a permit; include site photos and contractor info in your report.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.