Singapore

Filing a Noise Complaint Against HDB Neighbour in Singapore

10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Quiet hours for residential noise under HDB rules
S$5,000
Maximum fine for repeat noise offenders under Environmental Public Health Act
24 hours
Typical HDB investigation timeline for formal complaints
30 days
Time limit to appeal HDB’s noise abatement notice
The Short Answer

Contact HDB’s Customer Service Centre or use the HDB Mobile App to report noise; for urgent cases after 10:30 PM or before 7:00 AM, call the Police (999) if it constitutes public nuisance under the Penal Code.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteEnvironmental Public Health Act (Cap. 106)statuteEnvironmental Public Health (Noise Control) RegulationsgovernmentHDB Neighbour-Related Issues GuidestatutePenal Code (Cap. 224), Section 290

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.