Tacoma's quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (general); Construction: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM (weekdays), 9:00 PM - 9:00 AM (weekends/holidays). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Tacoma's residential noise limits: Sound increasing total sound level by more than 10 dBA (outdoors) or 6 dBC (indoors) above ambient from 7 AM - 10 PM. dB(A) during the day and Sound increasing total sound level by more than 5 dBA (outdoors) or 3 dBC (indoors) above ambient from 10 PM - 7 AM. dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Sound increasing total sound level by more than 10 dBA (outdoors) or 6 dBC (indoors) above ambient from 7 AM - 10 PM. Commercial music cannot increase total sound level by 6 dBA or 6 dBC inside a dwelling or be plainly audible 100 feet from property line.. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Tacoma police non-emergency line at (253) 287-4455. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 3-1-1 or (253) 591-5000. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Tacoma's noise violation penalties: Violations of the noise ordinance are civil violations. For chronic nuisance properties, which can include repeated noise violations, penalties may include a fine up to $5,000, up to one year in jail, or permanent cancellation of a business license.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Tacoma's rules: Frequent, repetitive, or continuous animal sounds that unreasonably disturb the peace, comfort, and repose of property owners are considered public disturbance noises. Barking dogs are specifically addressed and regulated under Title 17 TMC.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at (253) 627-7387 or the police non-emergency line.

Tacoma's construction noise rules: Construction and demolition activities are prohibited between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM on weekdays, and between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM on weekends and federal holidays. All construction devices must use a muffler if commonly available. Residential temporary projects (maintenance/repair) are allowed between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM on weekdays, and 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM on weekends/holidays.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Tacoma's ordinance: Commercial music cannot increase the total sound level by 6 dBA or 6 dBC or more inside a receiving dwelling unit, or be plainly audible from a distance of 100 feet or more from the property line. Motor vehicle sound systems are prohibited if clearly audible 50 feet or more from the vehicle.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.