What is the residential decibel limit in Miami, FL?

Daytime limit: 55-60 dBA (7AM-10PM). Nighttime limit: 55 dBA (10PM-7AM). Decibel limits for Miami vary by receiving land use. For single-family residential, the maximum permitted sound level at the property line is 55 dBA between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and 60 dBA between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. For multifamily, institutional, parks, and noise-sensitive zones, limits are 60 dBA at night and 65 dBA during the day. Retail commercial areas have limits of 65 dBA, and wholesale commercial/industrial areas have limits of 70 dBA, both day and night, above ambient levels.

Who do I call for a noise complaint in Miami, FL?

For non-emergencies, contact the police at City of Miami Police: (305) 579-6111; Miami-Dade Police (animal complaints): (305) 476-5423. For code violations, contact Code Enforcement at City of Miami Code Enforcement Hotline: (786) 457-0995.

Miami, FL Noise Ordinance

Quiet Hours: Amplified Sound/General Noise: 11PM-7AM; Construction: 6PM-8AM (weekdays) and all day Sundays/Holidays; Landscaping/Power Tools at Residences: 8PM-7AM.

Residential Decibel Limit: 55-60 dBA (7AM-10PM) (Day) / 55 dBA (10PM-7AM) (Night)

Summary: Miami, FL noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 36 and Miami-Dade County Code Section 21-28, prohibit excessive, unnecessary, or unusual noise. Restrictions apply to amplified sound and music between 11 PM and 7 AM, and construction activity generally between 6 PM and 8 AM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and holidays. Violations can result in fines and other penalties.

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