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What are Madison's noise rules for neighbors and parties?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
The City of Madison's noise page doesn't list general quiet hours for neighbor or party noise, so there isn't a single clock time to point to. What it does list: for a loud party, car alarm or barking dog, call the Madison Police Non-Emergency line at 608-266-4275 and press 6 or say "occurring now." Contractors may run construction equipment Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a first construction violation, call Building Inspection at 608-266-4551. Car stereos can't be audible from more than 75 feet away. If your problem is with an event covered by a noise amplification permit, try the organizers first. This covers the City of Madison only; Middleton, Fitchburg and other communities have their own ordinances. Source: City of Madison, Noise Complaints (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026