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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Phoenix, Arizona
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 fixed quiet hours (nuisance standard).
Weekends/holidays: No fixed quiet hours (nuisance standard).
Construction weekdays: May 1-Oct 15: 05:00-19:00 (state law). Outside these dates, after-hours work (typically 19:00-07:00 or 19:00-06:00 by season) requires a City permit.
Construction weekends: May 1-Oct 15 Saturdays: 07:00-19:00. Other times/dates require an after-hours permit.
Phoenix prohibits 'unreasonably loud' noise at any time and requires permits for after-hours construction. Summer construction is allowed 05:00-19:00 on weekdays and 07:00-19:00 Saturdays (May 1-Oct 15). See the official guidance.
Residential quiet hours
No fixed quiet hours (nuisance standard).
Weekends & holidays: No fixed quiet hours (nuisance standard).
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
May 1-Oct 15: 05:00-19:00 (state law). Outside these dates, after-hours work (typically 19:00-07:00 or 19:00-06:00 by season) requires a City permit.
Weekends: May 1-Oct 15 Saturdays: 07:00-19:00. Other times/dates require an after-hours permit.
Lawn equipment
Not specified.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Large parties or events that threaten public peace can be charged a police response service fee: $1,000 (first), $1,500 (second), $2,000 (third+) within 12 months. There are no allowable hours for such disturbances.
Typical fines
$1,000-$2,000 (police response service fee for loud parties/events).
First offense: ~$1000 (varies by case)
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Police Non-Emergency (602-262-6151); After-hours construction hotline 602-262-7456.. 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.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/tools-resources/complaints/after-hours-construction-noise-complaints.html or call Police Non-Emergency (602-262-6151); After-hours construction hotline 602-262-7456.. 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 there - Phoenix doesn't have set 'quiet hours,' but noise that disturbs neighbors can be enforced any time. Could you lower the volume tonight? Appreciate it.
Landlord / property manager
Hello, there have been repeated late-night noise issues at this unit. Phoenix enforces against unreasonably loud noise at any hour and charges service fees for loud parties. Please address this with the tenant.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Phoenix City Code Sections 23-12 and 23-14 (Noise) and Section 2-22 (Loud Party Police Service Fee)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- For construction after hours, provide the exact address and time window so an on-call inspector can check permits.
- For loud parties, request an officer via the non-emergency line and note that fees apply to hosts regardless of time of day.
- Document recurring issues with dates/times; repeat incidents matter for enforcement.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.