Albuquerque's quiet hours: 10 PM to 7 AM. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Albuquerque's residential noise limits: 55 dB dB(A) during the day and 50 dB dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 65 dB. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Albuquerque police non-emergency line at 311 (working hours) or (505) 242-COPS (2677) (after hours/weekends). For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 311. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Albuquerque's noise violation penalties: A first-time offense for violating the noise ordinance typically results in a fine of approximately $250. If found guilty in a court hearing, the offender could face fines of up to $500 or 90 days in jail, or both. A $50 fee may be required to request a hearing.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Albuquerque's rules: No person shall allow an animal in their possession or control to persistently or continuously bark, howl, or make noise common to its species, disturbing the peace.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at Not specified (animal noise complaints generally handled by Environmental Health Department or Police) or the police non-emergency line.

Albuquerque's construction noise rules: Construction activities are generally allowed from 6 AM to 10 PM. Construction is restricted on Sundays, holidays, and between 10 PM to 4 AM without a temporary construction permit. Work within 500 feet of noise-sensitive property requires sound control devices and noise determination tests. Emergency work is exempt.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Albuquerque's ordinance: Amplified sound cannot exceed 5 dB above the ambient noise level at the property line of a receiving noise-sensitive property, or be plainly audible within a dwelling unit at night. At city-owned facilities, amplified sound over 90 dB is prohibited. Portable equipment cannot be plainly audible 25 feet away during the day, or by anyone other than the operator at night. Temporary permits for amplified sound are available for activities between 7 AM and 12 AM.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.