Related Organizations

Minneapolis Impound Lot

Minneapolis City Attorney

Hennepin County Attorney

Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Noisy Parties

During party:

  • Call 911. Be sure to give party address and state that the nature of your complaint is a "noisy party." In addition to getting the police out to break up the party, calls to 911 document the problem for future action. (See Rental Licensing Ordinance information.)
  • It is best to be willing to give your name, address and phone number as complainant.
  • The Noisy Assembly Ordinance (Minneapolis City Ordinance 389.65 Sub 1 (c) & 2 (c) is enforced 24 hours a day.

If problem persists:

  • Get a group of neighbors together to plan a strategy to solve the problem. Strategies may include:
  • All agree to call 911 if a noisy party starts.
  • All call the property owner(s) when a party disturbs neighbors.
  • Invite tenants/owner to a meeting or mediation session.
  • Call the Housing Inspections Department if there are also problems with the upkeep of the property and grounds. Large parties can lead to deteriorating conditions and unsafe buildings.
  • The RECAP is checked, the computer printout history of police calls to that specific address.
  • The owner(s) of the property are contacted and advised of their responsibilities.
  • Tenants are advised of the Noisy Assembly Ordinance and the consequences if they fail to stop.
  • The Crime Prevention Specialist may also:
  • Enforce the Noisy Party section of the Rental Licensing Ordinance when appropriate.
  • Violation of the Noisy Assembly Ordinance could lead to fines of up to $1000 and/or 90 days in jail.
  • Violation of the Rental Licensing Ordinance (Minneapolis City Ordinance 244.1800 through 244.2020) could lead to revocation of rental license and inability to rent unit