3 to 5 minutes to complete. Please allow at least two weeks to review and process complaints submitted through this form.
The City of Portland’s Noise Program addresses issues related to noise covered under the City’s Noise Code, including amplified sound, commercial and industrial noise, residential mechanical equipment, home tools, construction activities, and, in rare cases, motor vehicles.
The city of Portland regulates the use of leaf blowers related to noise pollution through Chapter 18.10.035 and air pollution through Chapter 17.101 of city code. In addition, effective January 1, 2026, the Noise Office in partnership with the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability are working together in cooperation with Portland residents to maintain healthy and livable neighborhoods.
In most cases, the City does not have the ability to enforce other common noises, such as animal noises, aircraft, trains, moving vehicles, watercraft, garbage collection trucks, non-amplified human voices, children at play, daycare facilities, or emergency warning devices. However, the form below will point you to the appropriate resource to report your issue.
If you are experiencing noise caused by a neighbor, we recommend giving your neighbor a chance to resolve the issue before reporting it. Often, noise issues can be resolved cordially through a direct conversation. First, approach your neighbor in a friendly manner and express your concerns calmly, sharing when the noise occurs, how it affects you, and what steps you believe they could take to reduce it (e.g., lowering music volume, closing windows, etc.).
If direct communication doesn’t work or isn’t possible, complete the form below to report your concern.
NOTE: The Noise program prioritizes complaints that include specific dates, times, and detailed descriptions. Complaints that are vague, incomplete, or lack clear timeframes may be deprioritized or not processed