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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Tucson, 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: 22:00-07:00 (A-weighted residential limit 62 dBA at the receiving property line)
Weekends/holidays: 22:00-07:00
Construction weekdays: Sunrise-20:00 (Mon-Sat). Noise from construction 20:00-sunrise is prohibited without a temporary exemption.
Construction weekends: Sundays and legal holidays: construction noise prohibited; exception for work at one's own residence 09:00-18:00.
Tucson sets maximum sound at the receiving property line of 70 dBA by day (07:00-22:00) and 62 dBA by night (22:00-07:00). Construction noise is generally barred 20:00-sunrise Mon-Sat and most of Sunday or holidays. See Tucson Code Section 16-31.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (A-weighted residential limit 62 dBA at the receiving property line)
Weekends & holidays: 22:00-07:00
Decibel limits
70 dBA daytime / 62 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Sunrise-20:00 (Mon-Sat). Noise from construction 20:00-sunrise is prohibited without a temporary exemption.
Weekends: Sundays and legal holidays: construction noise prohibited; exception for work at one's own residence 09:00-18:00.
Lawn equipment
At a residence: Mon-Sat sunrise-20:00; Sun or holidays 09:00-18:00 (if considered construction or power-tool activity). Otherwise subject to dBA limits and nuisance standards.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Unlawful to allow continuous or intermittent amplified sound that persists 15 minutes or more and disturbs others; property-line limits remain 70 dBA by day and 62 dBA by night. Vehicle sound systems may not be plainly audible at 50 ft.
Typical fines
Civil infraction; amounts set by City Court per Tucson Code Section 1-8(2); abatement orders may be issued.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Tucson 311 for service requests; Tucson Police non-emergency (520-791-4444) for disturbances; 911 for unruly gatherings. 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.tucsonaz.gov/Residents/311-Service-Request-Portal or call Tucson 311 for service requests; Tucson Police non-emergency (520-791-4444) for disturbances; 911 for unruly gatherings. 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 - Tucson's noise code limits residential sound to 62 dBA after 10 p.m. Last night around {{time}} the music was carrying into our home. Could you keep it down overnight? Thanks so much.
Landlord / property manager
Hello - We have had recurring noise that appears to exceed Tucson Code Section 16-31 (70 dBA day / 62 dBA night at the property line). Could you remind tenants or contractors and help bring it into compliance? I have a brief log and recordings if helpful.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Tucson Code Section 16-31 - Excessive noise
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Note whether the activity is before 07:00 or after 22:00; that lowers the limit to 62 dBA at the receiving property line.
- For construction noise at night (20:00-sunrise Mon-Sat) or on Sundays or holidays, ask if a temporary exemption exists; include the site address and contractor in your report.
- Use Tucson 311 for non-emergency requests; call TPD non-emergency for active disturbances and 911 for red-tag unruly gatherings.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.