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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Jacksonville, Florida
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 (nighttime hours under JEPB Rule 4)
Weekends/holidays: 22:00-07:00
Construction weekdays: Nighttime (22:00-07:00): operation of construction or maintenance equipment is prohibited, except generators, mud hogs, and well-point pumps that stay at or below 60 dBA; daytime equipment limits are 65 dBA at a Class A or B receiver (75 dBA for Class C or D) (Rule 4 Section 4.209).
Construction weekends: Same as weekdays (Rule 4 Section 4.209).
Jacksonville's noise control is set by Ordinance Code Chapter 368 and detailed limits in JEPB Rule 4. Nighttime is 22:00-07:00. Rule 4 sets source-specific dBA limits, construction restrictions at night, and special rules for leaf blowers, public address systems, HVAC, and parking-lot cleaning.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (nighttime hours under JEPB Rule 4)
Weekends & holidays: 22:00-07:00
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Nighttime (22:00-07:00): operation of construction or maintenance equipment is prohibited, except generators, mud hogs, and well-point pumps that stay at or below 60 dBA; daytime equipment limits are 65 dBA at a Class A or B receiver (75 dBA for Class C or D) (Rule 4 Section 4.209).
Weekends: Same as weekdays (Rule 4 Section 4.209).
Lawn equipment
Leaf and trash blowers plus lawn maintenance equipment: prohibited 21:00-07:00; between 07:00-21:00 they must stay at or below 80 dBA at the complainant's property line (Rule 4 Section 4.215).
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Public address systems must not exceed 60 dBA at the receiving property day or night. Other amplified sound follows the Rule 4 land-use tables and specific sections for HVAC (60 dBA at Class A or B lines), vehicle work (60 dBA day and 55 dBA night), and parking-lot cleaning (65 dBA day and 55 dBA night) (Rule 4 Sections 4.213-4.217).
Typical fines
Penalties are set under Ordinance Code Sections 368.301-368.303 (criminal and civil), and Rule 4 references those sections; amounts vary by violation and enforcement track.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via 630-CITY (MyJax) or online; the Environmental Quality Division (Air and Noise) handles enforcement and variances; Police for emergencies.. 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.jacksonville.gov/departments/neighborhoods/environmental-quality/air-quality or call 630-CITY (MyJax) or online; the Environmental Quality Division (Air and Noise) handles enforcement and variances; Police for emergencies.. 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 - Jacksonville treats 10 p.m.-7 a.m. as quiet hours. We have been hearing amplified sound from your place around {{time}}. Could you keep it down at night? Leaf blowers are also off-limits after 9 p.m. Thanks for your help!
Landlord / property manager
Hello, there is recurring noise from {{unit/location}}. Rule 4 treats 10 p.m.-7 a.m. as nighttime and restricts several sources (for example, PA systems 60 dBA; lawn equipment banned 9 p.m.-7 a.m.; construction not allowed at night). Incidents logged on {{dates/times}}. Could you address this and confirm that no after-hours variance is in effect? Thank you.
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Official bylaw source
Source: Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 368 - Noise Control (with JEPB Rule 4 - Noise Pollution Control)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- If construction occurs at night, note whether it is only generators or well-point pumps; the 60 dBA cap applies to those exceptions.
- For leaf blowers, include time ranges - operation is banned 21:00-07:00; attach a short clip and indicate where you measured or heard it.
- JEPB issues noise variances; ask the Environmental Quality Division or 630-CITY whether a variance is active for a site before reporting after-hours work.
- Provide the land-use context (Class A or B residential, and so on) when possible; Rule 4 limits depend on the receiving land class.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.