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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Hartford, Connecticut
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 (Mon-Sat); 22:00-09:00 (Sunday morning). Sound plainly audible at 100 ft is a violation.
Weekends/holidays: 22:00-09:00 (Sunday morning).
Construction weekdays: 07:00-18:00 (construction equipment exempt from chapter limits).
Construction weekends: Saturday 07:00-18:00 with approval; Sunday not exempt (subject to zone limits unless specifically approved).
Hartford sets property-line limits of 55 dBA day / 45 dBA night for residential receptors and defines night as 22:00-07:00 (to 09:00 on Sundays). Construction equipment is exempt 07:00-18:00 on weekdays (and Saturdays with approval). See Hartford Municipal Code, Chapter 23 - Noise and the City's Report Loud Noise page.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (Mon-Sat); 22:00-09:00 (Sunday morning). Sound plainly audible at 100 ft is a violation.
Weekends & holidays: 22:00-09:00 (Sunday morning).
Decibel limits
55 dBA daytime / 45 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-18:00 (construction equipment exempt from chapter limits).
Weekends: Saturday 07:00-18:00 with approval; Sunday not exempt (subject to zone limits unless specifically approved).
Lawn equipment
Domestic power equipment: 07:00-21:00 (Mon-Sat); 09:00-20:00 (Sun) with effective mufflers.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Sound plainly audible at 100 ft constitutes a violation; property-line limits still apply (55 dBA day / 45 dBA night).
Typical fines
Not consolidated publicly in the ordinance; enforced as a municipal violation with citations or abatement orders.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Hartford 311 - Report Loud Noise (or Hartford Police Department non-emergency for active 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.hartfordct.gov/Government/Departments/Hartford-311/Noise-Violation or call Hartford 311 - Report Loud Noise (or Hartford Police Department non-emergency for active 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 - Hartford's quiet hours are 10 p.m.-7 a.m. (to 9 a.m. Sundays), and sound plainly audible at 100 ft can be a violation. We have been hearing [music/voices/tools] late; could you keep it down during those hours? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello - We are experiencing noise inconsistent with Hartford Chapter 23 (residential 55 dBA day / 45 dBA night; quiet hours after 10 p.m.). Please remind tenants or contractors and confirm any approvals for weekend work. I have kept a short log.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Hartford Municipal Code, Chapter 23 - Noise
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- If you can hear the source clearly at about 100 ft, note that in your report and include a short clip with your measuring point.
- For Saturday construction, ask whether the Director approved the hours and include contractor or site signage in photos.
- Domestic power tools have specific hours; mention whether it was before 07:00 or after 21:00 (or Sunday before 09:00 or after 20:00).
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.