MiamiNoise Ordinance & Quiet Hours
Last verified: July 6, 2026
Ordinances change and enforcement varies by jurisdiction. This is general information, not legal advice — always confirm details with the linked official source before relying on them.
Quiet hours
Weekdays: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekends: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
During these hours, operating a radio, musical instrument, or other sound-making device is generally unlawful if "plainly audible" at a distance of 100 feet from the source.
Decibel limits
60 dBA (day) / 55 dBA (night), residential. Figures shown are for single-family residential zoning (60 dBA day / 55 dBA night); multifamily and other noise-sensitive zoning generally allow up to 65 dBA day / 60 dBA night. Any sound at 110 dBA or above is prohibited outright.
Governing ordinance
City of Miami Code of Ordinances — Noise (Miami City Code Ch. 36 (see also Miami-Dade County Code § 21-28))
Enforcement
Miami Police Department non-emergency line · City of Miami code enforcement
Call the police non-emergency line for an in-progress disturbance; chronic issues can be reported to City of Miami code enforcement.
Miami sits under Florida's broader landlord-tenant law — see the Florida state page for habitability and quiet-enjoyment protections that apply regardless of city.
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