AustinNoise 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: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekends: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Austin's noise code generally prohibits "unreasonable noise" during this window rather than setting one flat residential decibel ceiling for ordinary neighbor-to-neighbor noise.
Decibel limits
Austin City Code Chapter 9-2 sets specific dBA figures for particular sources — for example, amplified/outdoor sound on residential property is capped around 75 dBA between 10 AM and 10 PM — but ordinary indoor neighbor noise (TVs, voices, footsteps) is governed by the general "unreasonable noise" standard, not a flat number.
Governing ordinance
Austin City Code — Noise and Amplified Sound (Austin City Code Ch. 9-2)
Enforcement
Austin Police Department non-emergency line · Austin Code Department
Call APD's non-emergency line for an in-progress disturbance; chronic issues can be reported to Austin Code for enforcement.
Austin sits under Texas's broader landlord-tenant law — see the Texas state page for habitability and quiet-enjoyment protections that apply regardless of city.
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