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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Atlanta, Georgia
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: Plainly audible threshold tightens to 100 ft during 23:00-07:00 Sun-Thu and 00:00-07:00 Fri-Sat.
Weekends/holidays: 00:00-07:00 (Fri-Sat nights) at a 100 ft plainly audible threshold.
Construction weekdays: Construction unrestricted 07:00-19:00; outside those hours it must not be plainly audible beyond 100 ft in residential areas.
Construction weekends: Construction unrestricted 09:00-19:00; outside those hours it must meet the 100 ft plainly audible standard.
Residential quiet hours
Plainly audible threshold tightens to 100 ft during 23:00-07:00 Sun-Thu and 00:00-07:00 Fri-Sat.
Weekends & holidays: 00:00-07:00 (Fri-Sat nights) at a 100 ft plainly audible threshold.
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Construction unrestricted 07:00-19:00; outside those hours it must not be plainly audible beyond 100 ft in residential areas.
Weekends: Construction unrestricted 09:00-19:00; outside those hours it must meet the 100 ft plainly audible standard.
Lawn equipment
Landscape maintenance devices prohibited 20:00-08:00 in residential and mixed-use districts.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Amplified sound follows the same plainly audible limits (300 ft day/evening; 100 ft overnight).
Typical fines
Violations fall under the general penalty (up to $1,000 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment per offence).
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Call ATL311 (311 inside city or 404-546-0311) or APD non-emergency (404-658-6666) while noise is occurring.. 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.atl311.com/ or call Call ATL311 (311 inside city or 404-546-0311) or APD non-emergency (404-658-6666) while noise is occurring.. 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 neighbor - Atlanta treats noise plainly audible beyond 100 feet as a violation after 11 p.m. (midnight on weekends). Could we turn it down during those quiet hours? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello, noise from {{unit/location}} appears to exceed Atlanta's overnight 100-foot standard or the 8 p.m.-8 a.m. landscape rule. I have an ATL311 log and would appreciate your help addressing it.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Atlanta Code of Ordinances - Chapter 74, Article IV (Noise Control)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Report while the noise is ongoing so officers can assess the 100 ft or 300 ft plainly audible thresholds.
- Record a short clip indoors and note your distance from the property line when safe.
- For construction complaints, log whether the activity occurred outside 07:00-19:00 (weekdays) or 09:00-19:00 (weekends).
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.