Raleigh's quiet hours: Generally 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Construction noise in residential or business districts is restricted between 8:30 PM and 7:00 AM. Commercial amplified sound limits shift at 10 PM (Sun-Thurs) and 11 PM (Fri-Sat), and amplified sound should not be plainly audible from 25 feet between 2 AM and 10 AM citywide.. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Raleigh's residential noise limits: Subject to 'plainly audible unreasonably loud or raucous noise' standard. dB(A) during the day and Subject to 'plainly audible unreasonably loud or raucous noise' standard, particularly affecting quiet, comfort, or repose. dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Ranges apply, e.g., Citywide: 70 dB(A) and 75 dB(C) (10 AM - 10 PM Sun-Thurs, 10 AM - 11 PM Fri-Sat); Glenwood South: 80 dB(A) and 88 dB(C) (10 AM - 10 PM Sun-Thurs), 82 dB(A) and 92 dB(C) (10 AM - midnight Fri-Sat). With permit, Citywide up to 80 dB(A) and 88 dB(C).. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Raleigh police non-emergency line at 919-829-1911. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 919-996-2444. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Raleigh's noise violation penalties: Initial violation incurs a civil penalty of $250. Each subsequent violation within a 12-month period results in a $500 civil penalty. For commercial amplified sound, three or more violations carry a $1,500 penalty, and a fourth violation prohibits outdoor sound equipment for 18 months.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Raleigh's rules: Unlawful to keep any animal that, by habitual or frequent sound (e.g., barking, howling), disturbs the quiet, comfort, or repose of any person.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at Not specified for noise, directed to Police Department for noise complaints. or the police non-emergency line.

Raleigh's construction noise rules: Erection, demolition, alteration, or repair of buildings in residential or business districts is prohibited between 8:30 PM and 7:00 AM, unless by permit from the building inspector. Emergency work is exempt.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Raleigh's ordinance: Playing any radio, phonograph, amplifier, television, stereo, tape deck, tape recorder, musical instrument, or similar device with such volume during nighttime hours as to annoy or disturb residents is prohibited. Operating a sound amplifier on public property or vehicular areas is prohibited if plainly audible from 50 feet. Sound magnification on streets over 55 dB(A) is unlawful. New decibel limits for commercial establishments became effective January 1, 2026.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.