Florida noise rules
We have 4 city pages for Florida. Each one is taken from that city's own code and lists its sources and the date we checked them.
What does Florida law say about noise?
- State law
- Florida Statutes § 877.03 makes it a breach of the peace to commit acts that "affect the peace and quiet of persons who may witness them," or to engage in conduct that is a breach of the peace or disorderly conduct. The statute does not mention noise by name.
- Penalty
- A misdemeanor of the second degree.
Source: Florida Statutes § 877.03 (2025). City rules are usually more specific, so check your city's page too.
Cities in Florida
Jacksonville, FLNighttime is 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. under EPB Rule 4.Miami, FLNo general quiet hours for homes. Music or other sound plainly audible 100 feet from the building or property breaks the rule at any time. Construction equipment: not from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekdays, or at any time on Sundays and holidays, if it disturbs a residential area.Orlando, FLFrom 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., music or a TV plainly audible 15 feet from a home's property line is evidence of a violation. Residential limits: 60 dBA/65 dBC from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 55 dBA/60 dBC from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Construction is exempt only from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., not on Sundays or federal holidays.Tampa, FLOutside Ybor City and the Arena District, sound that can plainly be heard 100 feet or more from the source's property line from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. counts as evidence of a violation. Construction near homes: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.