Singapore

Filing a Noise Complaint Against a Neighbor in Singapore

90 dB(A) daytime / 60 dB(A) nighttime
Residential noise limit (1m from source)
24 hours
NEA response time for urgent cases
S$5,000
Max fine for first offence under EPMA
The Short Answer

Report excessive noise to the National Environment Agency (NEA) via the OneService app, website, or hotline. NEA enforces noise limits under the Environmental Protection and Management Act.

What the Law Says

Singapore regulates neighbor noise under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and its subsidiary Environmental Protection and Management (Noise Control) Regulations. These laws set permissible noise levels for residential areas and empower the National Environment Agency (NEA) to investigate and enforce compliance.

Under Regulation 8 of the Environmental Protection and Management (Noise Control) Regulations (Cap. 94A, Rg 1), noise from residential premises must not exceed 60 decibels (dB(A)) between 10:30 pm and 7:00 am, and 90 dB(A) at other times, measured at 1 metre from the source or adjoining property boundary.

Persistent or unreasonable noise—such as loud music, shouting, construction outside permitted hours (7 am–7 pm on weekdays, 7 am–2 pm on Saturdays; no work on Sundays/public holidays without approval)—may constitute an offence under Section 10(1) of the EPMA, which prohibits discharge of noise likely to cause annoyance.

Statutory Text

No person shall discharge or cause or permit the discharge of any noise from any premises which is likely to cause annoyance to any person in any other premises.

— Environmental Protection and Management Act (Cap. 94A), s 10(1)

What to Do

1

Document the noise (time, duration, type, impact) and attempt polite resolution with your neighbor.

2

Lodge a formal complaint via NEA’s OneService platform (app/website) or call 1800-2255-632; NEA will assess, inspect if warranted, and issue advisory or enforcement notices.

Sources

statuteEnvironmental Protection and Management Act (Cap. 94A)statuteEnvironmental Protection and Management (Noise Control) Regulations

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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: 2026-10-03.