Calgary short-term rental noise rules.
Calgary's bylaw says owners and occupiers must not allow noise that would disturb a reasonable person, with a $250 specified penalty. Here's what the city expects, in plain English, with a link to the code for each point.
At a glance
- Quiet hours
- Night-time runs from 10pm to 7am on weekdays and 10pm to 9am on weekends.1
- Noise limit
- Continuous sound in residential developments: 65 dBA by day and 50 dBA at night, at any point of reception.1
- Fines
- Noise which disturbs a person: $250 specified penalty ($125 minimum). Operating outdoor speakers when prohibited: $500. A second conviction for the same provision within 24 months has a minimum of twice the specified penalty. The maximum on summary conviction is $10,000.1
- The law
- Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023, Part 8. Owners and occupiers must not allow noise from their premises that would disturb or annoy a reasonable person.1
How Alertify helps
Stay aligned with local rules, without being on call.
Calgary's bylaw sets noise limits and fines rather than a monitor rule. Alertify gives you early notice, so you can check in before a neighbour needs to call.
Real-time alerts.
Alertify notifies you when sound stays above your threshold, so you can check in early.
Quiet-hours thresholds.
Set a night-time limit that matches 10pm–7am on weekdays and 10pm–9am on weekends.
Unlimited days of record.
Every reading is kept, ready if you're asked to see it.
Decibels only.
No audio, no video. Your guests can relax.
FAQ
Calgary noise rules, answered.
What is the noise fine in Calgary?
Noise which disturbs a person carries a $250 specified penalty. Outdoor speakers used when prohibited carry $500, and a second conviction within 24 months has a minimum of twice the specified penalty.
When is night-time in Calgary?
From 10pm to 7am on weekdays and 10pm to 9am on weekends.
Am I responsible for my guests' noise?
The bylaw says owners and occupiers must not allow noise from their premises that would disturb or annoy a reasonable person.