A Resident's Guide to Tigard's Local Ordinances

Tigard, Oregon may not be the biggest city in the state, but it has its own set of local rules that residents need to follow. With 50 tracked ordinances across 13 categories, there is more here than you might expect.

Short-Term Rentals

Permit Requirements: As of May 2026, the Tigard Municipal Code (TMC) does not contain a dedicated short-term rental (STR) licensing or permit chapter. Operators are subject only to the general business license requirement under TMC Title 5, Chapter 5.04, and to Washington County Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) registration with Washington County Finance, plus the Tigard local TLT under TMC Title 3 (effective September 8, 2017).

Also covered: Insurance Requirements (permissive), Occupancy Limits (permissive), Taxes & Fees (moderate). See the full short-term rentals guide for Tigard for details.

Accessory Structures

Carport Rules: Tigard treats carports as residential accessory structures under the Tigard Community Development Code. Detached accessory structures must maintain a minimum 5-foot setback from side, street side, and rear property lines, with garage and carport vehicle-entry setbacks measured from the door elevation under the standards in Chapter 18.290 (Small Form Residential) Table 18.290.1.

Also covered: ADU Rules (permissive), Shed Rules (moderate), Garage Conversions (permissive). See the full accessory structures guide for Tigard for details.

Noise Ordinances

Leaf Blower Rules: Tigard treats leaf blowers as air-, electrical-, or gas-driven domestic tools under TMC 6.02.450 (Exceptions to Noise Limits). They may be operated between 7 a.m.

Also covered: Amplified Music & Events (moderate), Construction Hours (moderate), Quiet Hours (moderate). See the full noise ordinances guide for Tigard for details.

Environmental Rules

Flood Zones: TMC Title 9, Chapter 9.10 (Areas of Special Flood Hazard) implements Tigard's NFIP participation and applies to FEMA Zones A, AO, AH, A1-30, AE, A99, and AR. The chapter enforces a stricter-than-federal zero-foot rise floodway standard anchored to the October 19, 2018 effective FIRM.

Also covered: Stormwater Management (moderate). See the full environmental rules guide for Tigard for details.

Landscaping Rules

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees: Tigard regulates tree removal under TMC Title 8 (Urban Forestry), Chapters 8.04-8.16. Permits are required for street trees, heritage trees, Urban Forestry Fund trees, and native trees within sensitive lands.

Also covered: Grass Height Limits (moderate), Weed Ordinances (moderate), Tree Trimming (moderate). See the full landscaping rules guide for Tigard for details.

Curfew Laws

Juvenile Curfew: Tigard maintains a tiered juvenile curfew under Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 7.44 (Curfew Hours for Minors). For minors under 14, the curfew runs 9:15 p.m.

Also covered: Park Curfew (moderate). See the full curfew laws guide for Tigard for details.

Fire Regulations

Fireworks: TMC Chapter 7.84 prohibits the sale, possession, use, or explosion of fireworks in Tigard except as authorized by ORS 480.120-480.124. Legal fireworks are only allowed July 3, July 4, and the Friday-Saturday closest to July 4, from 7 a.m.

Also covered: Brush Clearance (moderate), Wildfire Zones (permissive), Outdoor Burning (strict). See the full fire regulations guide for Tigard for details.

Animal Ordinances

Dog Leash Laws: Tigard delegates dog control to Washington County Animal Services. Title 6, Chapter 6.04 requires any dog off its owner's property to be on a physical leash no longer than seven feet, controlled by a capable handler..

Also covered: Chickens & Livestock (moderate), Breed Restrictions (permissive), Exotic Pets (strict). See the full animal ordinances guide for Tigard for details.

Rental Property Rules

Rent Control: Tigard does not impose city-level rent control. Statewide rent stabilization under ORS 90.323, enacted by Senate Bill 608 (2019), applies to rental dwellings in Tigard that are 15 years or older.

Also covered: Just Cause Eviction (strict). See the full rental property rules guide for Tigard for details.

Parking Rules

Abandoned Vehicles: Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 7.60 defines an abandoned vehicle and makes it unlawful to abandon any vehicle on a public right-of-way or other public property in the City of Tigard. Stored vehicles (those left in the same location for 72 hours or more) are also subject to citation and tow, and the rules dovetail with the parking limits in TMC Chapter 10.28..

Also covered: RV & Boat Parking (moderate), Driveway Rules (moderate), Street Parking Limits (moderate). See the full parking rules guide for Tigard for details.

Home Business

Zoning Restrictions: Home occupations are permitted in Tigard residential zones subject to the Type I or Type II home occupation permit standards in the Tigard Community Development Code, Chapter 18.760. Use is limited to the principal occupant of the dwelling, must be operated entirely within the dwelling or a conforming accessory structure, and may use no more than 25 percent of the combined floor area or 528 square feet, whichever is smaller.

Also covered: Customer Traffic Restrictions (moderate), Signage Rules (moderate). See the full home business guide for Tigard for details.

Swimming Pools & Spas

Fencing Requirements: Pool barriers are required under Tigard Building Code and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Oregon state rules (OAR 333-060-0105) require 42-inch minimum barriers with self-closing, self-latching gates.

Also covered: Above-Ground Pools (moderate), Safety Rules (strict). See the full swimming pools & spas guide for Tigard for details.

Fence Regulations

Height Limits: Under Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.210 (Residential General Provisions), fences and walls in a required front setback may be a maximum of 3 feet where abutting a local or neighborhood street and 6 feet where abutting a collector or arterial street, and fences in a required side, street side, or rear setback may be a maximum of 8 feet. Vision clearance area limits in CDC Chapter 18.930 apply at intersections and driveways, and barbed or razor wire is prohibited..

Also covered: Permit Requirements (permissive), Neighbor Fence Rules (permissive). See the full fence regulations guide for Tigard for details.

What to Do With This Information

Think of this as a map of the regulatory landscape in Tigard. For any rule that directly affects a decision you are making, click through to the full ordinance page for penalty details and exceptions, and confirm with the city if the stakes are high.