Baltimore's quiet hours: Weekdays: General quiet from 10 PM to 7 AM, with residential limits for noise above 50 dBA from 9 PM to 7 AM. Weekends and legal holidays: General quiet from midnight to 7 AM. Noisy hours are generally 7 AM to 9 PM Monday-Friday and 10 AM to 10 PM on weekends/holidays, allowing louder sounds.. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Baltimore's residential noise limits: 55 dB (at property line between two residential properties, 7 AM - 9 PM) dB(A) during the day and 50 dBA (at property line, 9 PM - 7 AM) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 61 dB (at property line between two commercial properties); 58 dB (at property line between commercial and residential zone). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Baltimore police non-emergency line at 311 (general non-emergency); 410-637-8875 (BPD Telephone Reporting Unit, 7 AM - 10 PM daily). For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 311 (for property maintenance complaints). Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Baltimore's noise violation penalties: Violations of the Neighborhood Nuisance Law for loud and unruly parties result in a $500 fine for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses within 12 months, potentially leading to a 14-day eviction notice for tenants. Entertainment noise violations can result in up to a $500 fine and 30 days imprisonment. Commercial loudspeaker violations can incur up to a $1,000 fine and 60 days imprisonment. Failure to comply with a non-entertainment noise citation can result in a $1,000 fine per day.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Baltimore's rules: Loud and excessively barking dogs are considered unacceptable behavior. Report animal cruelty or neglect to 311.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 311 (within Baltimore City); 410-396-4688 (if calling from outside Baltimore City) or the police non-emergency line.

Baltimore's construction noise rules: Permitted daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Noise audible within 50 feet or in a residence outside these hours should be reported to the Police Department.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Baltimore's ordinance: Entertainment noise (e.g., radios) heard more than 50 feet from its source, or 100 feet from inside a building, can lead to arrest if the offender refuses to desist. Commercial advertising noise (e.g., bullhorns) heard more than 100 feet from the premises requires a warrant or criminal summons for enforcement.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.