🏠HousingUpdated: May 2026

🔊 Who do I report noisy neighbors to in Amsterdam?

Direct answer

For noisy neighbors in Amsterdam there are three primary routes: (1) Buurtbemiddeling Amsterdam (Beterburen) — free mediation between you and your neighbor at 020-723 5360 or beterburen.nl. (2) Police non-emergency line 0900-8844 for acute night-time disturbance. (3) City of Amsterdam at meldingen.amsterdam.nl for structural complaints and enforcement. Legal quiet hours: 22:00–07:00.

First step

Beterburen

Quiet hours

22:00–07:00

Acute

0900-8844 / 112

Step by step

1
Talk to your neighbor first
For most noise nuisance a friendly conversation is the fastest fix. Many people don't realize their music/footsteps/voices carry.
2
Engage Buurtbemiddeling
Talk didn't work? Call Beterburen at 020-723 5360 or report online. Two trained volunteers bring you together — free and confidential.
3
Police for acute nuisance
Acute (party after 23:00, noise at night): call 0900-8844. Police come and address the neighbors. For violent threats: 112.
4
Structural report to the city
Ongoing problem: report via meldingen.amsterdam.nl. City can issue warnings or fines to the offender.
5
Legal step as last resort
Nothing works? Civil court (kantonrechter). Juridisch Loket (0800-8020) provides free advice and a plan.

All contacts

Buurtbemiddeling Amsterdam (Beterburen)Free neighbor mediation

First step for non-acute issues

📞 020-723 5360 🔗 beterburen.nl

Politie (geen spoed)Acute night-time nuisance

Call during the disturbance itself

📞 0900-8844 🔗 politie.nl

Gemeente Amsterdam MeldingenStructural complaints + enforcement

For repeated or long-term issues

📞 14 020 🔗 meldingen.amsterdam.nl

GGD AmsterdamHealth complaints from noise

For sleep / stress impact from neighbors

📞 020-555 5911 🔗 ggd.amsterdam.nl

Juridisch LoketFree legal advice

When mediation/enforcement fails

📞 0800-8020 🔗 juridischloket.nl

Frequently asked questions

What are the legal quiet hours?

Between 22:00 and 07:00 (some districts 23:00–07:00) no unreasonable noise. Daytime: only "structural unreasonable nuisance" is reportable.

Does Buurtbemiddeling cost money?

No. Beterburen is fully free for Amsterdam residents, funded by the city.

What evidence should I collect?

Keep a log (date, time, type, duration). Audio recordings are allowed but no hidden cameras. Witnesses from other neighbors strengthen your claim.

What if I rent?

Social housing: also report to your housing corporation (Ymere, De Key, Stadgenoot, etc.) — they have their own tenant policies and can intervene.

What if I don't have DigiD for the online report?

Call 14 020 — the city records phone reports. Or visit a Stadsloket in person. Social raadslieden help free with digital obstacles.

How long until action is taken?

Beterburen: meeting within 1-2 weeks. Police acute call: on scene within 30 minutes in evenings. Municipal enforcement: 2-6 weeks for structural complaints (faster with multiple reports on same address).