Tulsa noise ordinance: rules and who to call

Does Tulsa have quiet hours?

Quiet hours: No set quiet hours. Section 1400 bans willfully or maliciously making noise that is unreasonably loud or disturbing to a reasonable person, at any time.
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Who to call: Tulsa Police non-emergency: 918-596-9222. Emergencies: 911.
The law: Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 27, Chapter 14, Section 1400, Noises. Read the code

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We checked this against the city's code and website on November 2, 2026.

Tulsa's main noise rule is Section 1400 in Title 27, Chapter 14 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances. Chapter 14 covers disturbing the peace. Section 1400 has no decibel limits. It has no set quiet hours.

What is too loud in Tulsa?

It is an offense to "willfully or maliciously" disturb the peace with noise that is "unreasonably loud or disturbing" (§ 1400). The test is whether it would bother "a reasonable person of normal sensitivities." The section lists examples:

Sounding a car horn except as a danger signal (§ 1400(A))
Playing music so loud that it unreasonably disturbs someone at home or in a hotel (§ 1400(B))
Loud noise heard inside a school, church, hospital or clinic during its hours, if it has posted a "Quiet Zone" sign (§ 1400(C))
Car or engine exhaust without a working muffler (§ 1400(E))
Air-powered tools that aren't muffled (§ 1400(F))
Playing music on a street or in a public place without a permit from the Mayor's office (§ 1400(G))

The words "willfully or maliciously" mean the person has to be making the noise on purpose, not by accident.

Barking dogs

Section 1400(D) lists "the allowing of habitual howling, yelping or barking of any dog or animal" by its owner or keeper. The section gives no set number of minutes or witness rule.

Construction and yard work

Section 1400 sets no hours for construction, lawn mowers or leaf blowers. Air-powered tools must be muffled (§ 1400(F)). Chapter 14 has no construction hours.

How do I report noise in Tulsa?

The Tulsa Police Department's contact page lists its non-emergency number as 918-596-9222. For an emergency, call 911.

Fines and penalties

A conviction under Chapter 14 carries a fine of up to $200, plus court costs and fees. Each day a violation goes on is a separate offense (§ 1408).

Keeping a noise log

Tulsa's rule asks whether a reasonable person would be bothered. A record of how often and how late the noise happens helps show that. 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.

Tulsa noise FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Tulsa?

No set quiet hours. Section 1400 bans willfully or maliciously making noise that is unreasonably loud or disturbing to a reasonable person, at any time.

Who do I call about a noisy neighbor in Tulsa?

Tulsa Police non-emergency: 918-596-9222. Emergencies: 911.

Where are Tulsa's noise rules?

Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 27, Chapter 14, Section 1400, Noises. There is a link to the official code at the top and bottom of this page.

What is the fine for a noise violation in Tulsa?

A conviction under Chapter 14 can bring a fine of up to $200, not counting court costs and fees. Each day is a separate offense.

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Last checked November 2, 2026. Laws change, so check the official code before you act. This is not legal advice.