Henderson noise ordinance: rules and who to call

Does Henderson have quiet hours?

Quiet hours: No general quiet hours. Music that a neighbor can plainly hear and that unreasonably disturbs them is barred at any time. Loud loudspeakers and amplifiers near homes: not from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays or 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Building work in residential areas: only from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Who to call: Henderson non-emergency: 311 or 702-267-5000 (option 2). Animal noise complaints: Contact Henderson, online. Emergencies: 911.
The law: Henderson Municipal Code Chapter 8.84, Noise Control (§§ 8.84.020 to 8.84.050), and § 7.08.030 for animals. Read the code

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We checked this against the city's code and website on November 9, 2026.

Henderson updated its noise chapter in September 2025 (Ordinance 4101). Chapter 8.84, "Noise Control," has a general ban on unreasonable noise and a list of acts that are violations in themselves. Barking dogs fall under a separate animal rule, and the city has its own process for those complaints.

What is too loud in Henderson?

Section 8.84.020(A) bars "unreasonably loud or raucous noise," and noise that unreasonably disturbs people of ordinary sensitivity. To decide, the city looks at factors such as how close the sound is to where people sleep, the time of day, how long it lasts and whether it repeats (§ 8.84.020(B)).

Section 8.84.030 lists acts that are violations in themselves, including:

playing a stereo, TV, instrument or any sound device so it is "plainly audible" to someone who isn't choosing to listen, and unreasonably disturbs them (§ 8.84.030(A)(1))
loud and raucous use of loudspeakers or amplifiers near homes from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, and from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. on weekends and holidays (§ 8.84.030(B))
yelling, shouting or singing on public streets from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (§ 8.84.030(C))
car or home alarms that don't shut off within 15 minutes (§ 8.84.030(I)(3))

Barking dogs

The city's Animal Noise page quotes Henderson Municipal Code § 7.08.030. It bars keeping an animal that, by "unreasonably loud, unnecessary, or frequent barking, yelping, howling or other noise," causes unreasonable annoyance to the neighborhood or to a person of ordinary sensitivity nearby.

The page lays out the process. File a complaint online through Contact Henderson. An officer may visit the owner, or a letter is sent. If the noise continues, a second complaint gets you a packet with a barking dog log, a criminal complaint form and a witness statement. Charges need those forms, and the person reporting must give their information and may have to appear in court. Mediation is also an option, through the Clark County Neighborhood Mediation Center at 702-455-3898.

Construction and yard work

Building, demolition and repair work in residential areas is allowed only from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (§ 8.84.030(E)). From April 1 to September 30, work may start at 5 a.m. on a project more than 300 feet from an occupied home. Loading and unloading that disturbs a neighbor is barred from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (§ 8.84.030(G)). The chapter sets no hours for lawn mowers or leaf blowers.

How do I report noise in Henderson?

The Henderson Police 9-1-1 Communications Center page says to call 311 or 702-267-5000 (option 2) for anything that isn't life-threatening or happening right now. For an emergency, call 911. For a barking dog, use Contact Henderson as described above.

Fines and penalties

A violation of Chapter 8.84 is a misdemeanor (§ 8.84.050). Unless another law says otherwise, a misdemeanor under the city code is punishable by up to six months in the Henderson Detention Center, a fine of up to $1,000, or both (§ 1.05.020(a)).

Keeping a noise log

For a barking dog, the city's process asks you to fill out a barking dog log. A dated record kept from the first night makes that easier. The Noisy Neighbor iPhone app logs each incident with the date, time, length and an estimated decibel level. It exports a PDF report. Phone readings are estimates.

Henderson noise FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Henderson?

No general quiet hours. Music that a neighbor can plainly hear and that unreasonably disturbs them is barred at any time. Loud loudspeakers and amplifiers near homes: not from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays or 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Building work in residential areas: only from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Who do I call about a noisy neighbor in Henderson?

Henderson non-emergency: 311 or 702-267-5000 (option 2). Animal noise complaints: Contact Henderson, online. Emergencies: 911.

Where are Henderson's noise rules?

Henderson Municipal Code Chapter 8.84, Noise Control (§§ 8.84.020 to 8.84.050), and § 7.08.030 for animals. There is a link to the official code at the top and bottom of this page.

Does Henderson have quiet hours?

Not one set of hours for all noise. Music a neighbor can plainly hear that unreasonably disturbs them is barred at any time. Loud loudspeakers and amplifiers near homes are barred from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. on weekends and holidays (§ 8.84.030(B)).

What happens if I report a barking dog in Henderson?

After a first complaint, an officer may visit the owner or a letter goes out. If the barking goes on, a second complaint gets you a packet with a barking dog log, a criminal complaint form and a witness statement. You have to be willing to give your information and possibly go to court.

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Last checked November 9, 2026. Laws change, so check the official code before you act. This is not legal advice.