Make a noise complaint

Waterloo's noise bylaw limits loud or disruptive sounds. You can report noise if it breaks the rules.

General noise rules

Our Noise Bylaw limits when certain types of noise are allowed, including:

  • no yelling, shouting and loud voices after 11 p.m.
  • no residential renovation noise after 9 p.m.
  • no commercial construction noise after 7 p.m. (all day on Sundays and holidays)
  • no loud music, radio, TV or amplified sound after 5 p.m.

Most noise restrictions end at 7 a.m. (9 a.m. on Sundays).

Check for an exemption

Some events have approval to exceed noise limits. Before you call, check the list of approved noise exemptions.

Make a noise complaint

To make a noise complaint, call 519-747-8785.

Call in a noise complaint

Report noise on campus

If the noise is on a university campus, call:

What happens after you call

A municipal enforcement officer will review your complaint. If the noise breaks the rules, the city may issue a warning or fine.