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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Detroit, Michigan
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 (non-motor-vehicle noise prohibitions incl. amplified music/speech)
Weekends/holidays: 22:00-07:00
Construction weekdays: Heavy equipment & loading prohibited 22:00-07:00 in or adjacent to residential areas
Construction weekends: Same as weekdays (22:00-07:00 prohibitions apply daily)
Detroit prohibits specified non-motor-vehicle noise from 22:00-07:00 citywide, including amplified music/speech and heavy construction equipment near residences. See Detroit Code Ch. 16 (Noise) and report via Improve Detroit.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (non-motor-vehicle noise prohibitions incl. amplified music/speech)
Weekends & holidays: 22:00-07:00
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Heavy equipment & loading prohibited 22:00-07:00 in or adjacent to residential areas
Weekends: Same as weekdays (22:00-07:00 prohibitions apply daily)
Lawn equipment
Not specified
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Performance or reproduction of music and amplified speech is prohibited 22:00-07:00 unless exempted (Section 16-1-13).
Typical fines
Up to $500 and/or up to 90 days imprisonment per offense (misdemeanor)
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Improve Detroit portal/app; Detroit Police for live 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://detroitmi.gov/ImproveDetroit or call Improve Detroit portal/app; Detroit Police for live 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 - Detroit prohibits amplified music/speech between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Could you keep it down overnight? Thanks for understanding.
Landlord / property manager
Hello - We're hearing late-night noise that appears to violate Detroit Code Section 16-1-13 (10 p.m.-7 a.m.). Would you address this with the tenant/contractor? I can provide a log if helpful.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Detroit Code of Ordinances - Chapter 16, Article I (Noise)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Log dates/times, type of noise, and distance (e.g., plainly audible beyond ~50 ft after 22:00).
- For construction, note equipment type and whether the area is residential or adjacent to residential.
- Submit via Improve Detroit; call police non-emergency for active late-night disturbances.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.