How Beaverton Handles Soliciting & Door-to-Door: A Practical Guide
Beaverton maintains 115 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with soliciting & door-to-door. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Beaverton falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.
No-Knock Registry
Beaverton restricts door-to-door solicitation to 8 a.m.–9 p.m. and bars solicitors entirely from any residence posting a "No Solicitors" or "No Peddlers" sign.
Key details: Allowed hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Sign rule: "No Solicitors" sign bars entry. Registry: None: sign at door only. Governing section: BC 7.04.055.
Soliciting outside 8 a.m.–9 p.m. or ignoring a posted "No Solicitors" sign violates BC 7.04.055 and defaults to a Class 2 Civil Infraction under BC 1.03.010.
Solicitor Permits
Anyone going door-to-door in Beaverton to sell goods or solicit money must carry a current City business license and show it on request, or provide ID if license-exempt.
Key details: Hours allowed: 8 a.m.–9 p.m. only. License required: Valid City business license. Exempt sellers: Must show ID instead. Governing section: BC 7.04.055.
Soliciting without the required license or ID is a civil infraction; BC 1.03.010 sets a Class 2 Civil Infraction as the default penalty where no other class is specified.
The Bottom Line
Beaverton's soliciting & door-to-door rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Beaverton is broadly strict or permissive.
These rules come from Beaverton's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.