Ottawa short-term rental noise rules.
Ottawa's noise bylaw stops sound devices from disturbing people at home from 11pm to 7am, with fines from $400 to $10,000. Here's what the city expects, in plain English, with a link to the code for each point.
At a glance
- Quiet hours
- Sound reproduction devices may not disturb people in residences between 11pm and 7am, and also before 9am on Saturdays and before noon on Sundays and holidays.1
- Noise limit
- From 7am to 11pm: over 45 dB(A) in another dwelling in the same building, or over 55 dB(A) outdoors at or inside the complainant's property line.1
- Fines
- The City states fines range from $400 to $10,000 per offence. On conviction, the minimum is $500 and the maximum $10,000 for each day the offence continues.1
- The law
- Noise By-law No. 2017-255.1
How Alertify helps
Stay aligned with local rules, without being on call.
Ottawa's bylaw sets quiet hours 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 11pm–7am.
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
Ottawa noise rules, answered.
What are the quiet hours in Ottawa?
Sound devices may not disturb people in residences from 11pm to 7am, and also before 9am on Saturdays and before noon on Sundays and holidays.
How much are noise fines in Ottawa?
The City states fines range from $400 to $10,000 per offence. On conviction, the minimum is $500 and the maximum $10,000 for each day the offence continues.
Is there a daytime decibel limit?
From 7am to 11pm: over 45 dB(A) in another dwelling in the same building, or over 55 dB(A) outdoors at or inside the complainant's property line.