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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Boise, Idaho
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 citywide quiet hours; amplified sound is unlawful if it is plainly audible inside another residence or at >=100 ft in the public right-of-way (applies at all hours).
Weekends/holidays: Same as weekdays; no fixed curfew; plain-audibility rules apply at all hours.
Construction weekdays: Not specified citywide in Chapter 5-7; enforced under nuisance or plain-audibility standards and any permit conditions.
Construction weekends: Not specified citywide; same enforcement approach as weekdays.
Boise regulates amplified sound by a plainly audible standard rather than a fixed curfew or residential dB limits: it is unlawful if sound from a loud amplification device is plainly audible within another residence or at 100 ft in the public right-of-way. Penalties are processed as infractions under the City's general schedule. See Boise City Code 5-7-3 and 1-4-2 (Infraction Penalty).
Residential quiet hours
No fixed citywide quiet hours; amplified sound is unlawful if it is plainly audible inside another residence or at >=100 ft in the public right-of-way (applies at all hours).
Weekends & holidays: Same as weekdays; no fixed curfew; plain-audibility rules apply at all hours.
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Not specified citywide in Chapter 5-7; enforced under nuisance or plain-audibility standards and any permit conditions.
Weekends: Not specified citywide; same enforcement approach as weekdays.
Lawn equipment
Not specifically set in the noise chapter; subject to the same plain-audibility or nuisance standards.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Unlawful if a loud amplification device is plainly audible within another residence or at >=100 ft on public streets or rights-of-way (all hours).
Typical fines
Infraction; default $100 if not listed on the Master Fine and Fee Schedule; maximum $300 plus court costs.
First offense: ~$100 (varies by case)
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Boise Police non-emergency dispatch (208-377-6790) for active disturbances; City of Boise Code Compliance via the online portal.. 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.cityofboise.org/government/report-an-issue-or-file-a-complaint/ or call Boise Police non-emergency dispatch (208-377-6790) for active disturbances; City of Boise Code Compliance via the online portal.. 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 - Boise treats loud amplification as a violation if it is plainly audible inside nearby homes or at 100 ft in the street. Last night around {{time}} it was carrying into our place. Could you lower the volume during late hours? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello - We are experiencing amplified sound that appears to violate Boise's Chapter 5-7 (plainly audible inside other residences or at 100 ft). Could you contact the tenant to resolve this? I have a brief log and can share recordings if helpful.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Boise City Code Chapter 5-7 - Noise Control
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- When reporting, note if the sound is audible inside your residence and about how far away it can be heard (the code uses a 100-ft standard in public rights-of-way).
- Record short clips from your property and include dates and times; avoid trespassing.
- For ongoing issues, include prior report numbers when you follow up with Code Compliance or dispatch.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.