Quiet Hours: General unreasonable noise: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM. Amplified sound on residential property: 10:00 PM - 10:00 AM (not audible beyond property line).
Residential Decibel Limit: <= 75 dB (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM for amplified sound) (Day) / Not audible beyond property line (10:00 PM - 10:00 AM for amplified sound) (Night)
Summary: Austin, TX noise ordinances, primarily Austin City Code Chapter 9-2, prohibit unreasonable noise generally between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM. Amplified sound on residential property must not be audible beyond the property line from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM, with a 75 dB limit otherwise. Construction is restricted to 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday-Saturday, with specific holiday closures. Violations can incur fines up to $500.