Portland's quiet hours: 7PM-7AM (general for residential construction, specific activities vary). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Portland's residential noise limits: Not specified (general nuisance applies) dB(A) during the day and 50 dB (for construction activities in R-zones from 7 PM to 7 AM, Sept 1 to May 31, within 500 feet). dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified (general nuisance applies). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Portland police non-emergency line at (207) 874-8575. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at (207) 874-8703. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Portland's noise violation penalties: Violations of general noise provisions (Sec. 17-17) are subject to a minimum fine of $100 for a first offense, $300 for a second offense, and $500 for each subsequent offense. The city may also be entitled to attorneys' fees and costs of prosecution.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Portland's rules: No person shall make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noises which shall either annoy, disturb, injure or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others, which includes animal noises.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at Not specified or the police non-emergency line.

Portland's construction noise rules: In residential (R-zones) areas, from September 1st to May 31st, no person shall engage in construction activities generating noise exceeding fifty (50) decibels between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day, within 500 feet. Generally, construction noise is prohibited before 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m. daily, and all day on Sundays and six legal holidays. In the B-3 Downtown Business Zone, construction and maintenance activities are exempted between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Portland's ordinance: Operating any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, or other sound-producing device in a manner that disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of neighboring inhabitants and passers-by is prohibited. The use of loudspeakers or amplifiers for commercial advertising or public attraction is considered loud and unnecessary noise. Indoor entertainment without an 'Expanded Entertainment Addendum' is generally permitted from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day, with a 92 dBA limit. After-hours entertainment is from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.