Noise Rules: Hillsboro vs Tigard
How do noise rules rules compare between Hillsboro, OR and Tigard, OR?
Hillsboro and Tigard have similar restriction levels.
Hillsboro, OR
Washington County
STR guests in Hillsboro must comply with the noise ordinance (Subchapter 6.24). The 9 PM–6 AM quiet period applies. Hosts must inform guests about noise standards.
View full Hillsboro rules →Tigard, OR
Washington County
Tigard has no STR-specific quiet hours or party-house provisions. STR guests are subject to the general Noise Nuisances article in Tigard Municipal Code Title 6 (Nuisance Violations), Chapter 6.02 (Nuisances Affecting Public Health, Safety and Peace), Article V. The article establishes stricter noise limits between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., regulates construction-noise hours, and prohibits specific noise sources (amplified outdoor sound, signal devices, defective vehicles, exhaust brakes). Violations are abated through TMC 1.16 nuisance enforcement, not through any STR-specific license suspension mechanism.
View full Tigard rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Hillsboro | Tigard |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 9 PM – 6 AM | - |
| Code | Subchapter 6.24 | - |
| Host Duty | Inform guests of rules | - |
| Repeat Issues | May affect permit status | - |
| STR-Specific Quiet Hours | - | None codified |
| Governing Chapter | - | TMC Title 6, Chapter 6.02, Article V (Noise Nuisances) |
| Stricter Nighttime Window | - | 9:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. |
| Construction Noise Hours | - | Weekdays 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Weekends 8 a.m.-9 p.m. |
| Classification | - | Class 1 civil infraction (TMC Chapter 1.16) |
| Exhaust Brakes (Jake Brakes) | - | Prohibited at all times except emergency |
| Primary Enforcer | - | Tigard Police (active); Tigard Code Compliance (pattern) |
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Hillsboro FAQ
Do noise rules apply to Hillsboro short-term rentals?
Yes. All city noise rules apply. Quiet hours are 9 PM to 6 AM.
Can an STR lose its permit for noise in Hillsboro?
Yes. Repeated noise complaints may lead to permit revocation.
Tigard FAQ
What are Tigard's STR quiet hours?
Tigard has not codified short-term-rental-specific quiet hours. STR guests are subject to TMC 6.02, Article V (Noise Nuisances), which treats the 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. window more strictly than daytime and prohibits specific noise sources at any time (amplified outdoor sound, jake brakes except emergencies, defective vehicle noise). Construction activity is limited to 7 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. weekends.
Who do I call about a noisy short-term rental in Tigard?
Active disturbances should be reported to the Tigard Police non-emergency dispatch (Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency, WCCCA, 503-629-0111). Pattern complaints or daytime non-emergency issues route to Tigard Code Compliance through the city's reporting portal. Code Compliance pursues TMC 6.02, Article V violations as Class 1 civil infractions under TMC Chapter 1.16.
Can Tigard revoke an STR license for repeated noise complaints?
Tigard has no STR-specific license to revoke because no dedicated STR chapter is codified. The city can pursue Class 1 civil infractions per noise event under TMC 6.02, Article V and can enforce against the general business license under TMC Chapter 5.04 if that license is out of compliance, but there is no codified 'three strikes' party-house revocation tied to STR operation as exists in Portland or Bend.
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