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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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'. Chapter 34 regulates sound by land-use and time-of-day with community sound-level standards and permits; residential noise permits cannot extend past 07:00-23:00.
Weekends/holidays: Same as weekdays (no fixed curfew; level limits and permit windows apply).
Construction weekdays: No blanket citywide hours; if activity exceeds Section 34-6 standards at the receiver, it is unlawful. After-hours work typically requires a Noise Permit (residential permits limited to 07:00-23:00).
Construction weekends: Same as weekdays; night or early-morning work in residential areas generally requires a Noise Permit (not past 23:00).
Oklahoma City regulates noise through Chapter 34 - Noise, which sets land-use-based community sound-level standards and prohibits "excessive noise" or "noise disturbances." Residential noise permits are capped at 07:00-23:00. See Section 34-3 (prohibited generally) and Section 34-7 (permit limits).
Residential quiet hours
No fixed citywide 'quiet hours'. Chapter 34 regulates sound by land-use and time-of-day with community sound-level standards and permits; residential noise permits cannot extend past 07:00-23:00.
Weekends & holidays: Same as weekdays (no fixed curfew; level limits and permit windows apply).
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
No blanket citywide hours; if activity exceeds Section 34-6 standards at the receiver, it is unlawful. After-hours work typically requires a Noise Permit (residential permits limited to 07:00-23:00).
Weekends: Same as weekdays; night or early-morning work in residential areas generally requires a Noise Permit (not past 23:00).
Lawn equipment
Not specified as a citywide clock curfew; operation must comply with Chapter 34 standards and avoid a noise disturbance.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Noise disturbances include plainly audible sound that annoys a reasonable person; excessive noise violations include exceeding Section 34-6 standards or permit limits. Noise plainly audible within another dwelling may be chargeable under disturbing-the-peace provisions when not otherwise compliant.
Typical fines
Varies by section and enforcement path (citations under Chapter 34 or disturbing-the-peace; injunctive relief is also available).
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via OKC Action Center (routing to Code Enforcement) for non-emergencies; Police non-emergency 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://www.okc.gov/Services/Action-Center or call OKC Action Center (routing to Code Enforcement) for non-emergencies; Police non-emergency 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 there - OKC regulates noise citywide under Chapter 34. Late-night sound in residential areas generally needs to stay within limits, and permits do not go past 11 p.m. Could you turn it down this evening? Thanks for understanding.
Landlord / property manager
Hello, we are experiencing recurring noise from {{location/source}}. Under OKC Chapter 34, excessive or noise-disturbance violations apply, and residential noise permits do not extend past 11 p.m. Incidents occurred around {{times}} on {{dates}}. Could you address this with the tenant or contractor? I can share a brief log if helpful.
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Official bylaw source
Source: Oklahoma City Municipal Code - Chapter 34 (Noise)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- If work or noise occurs late at night in a residential area, ask for the Noise Permit number; residential permits cannot extend past 23:00.
- When reporting, note the exact address, source type, dates, times, and whether the noise was audible inside your home or beyond property lines.
- Use the Action Center to establish a case record; for active disturbances, call police non-emergency.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.