Permit Requirements: Hillsboro vs Tigard

Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Hillsboro?

Yes. A permit is required for short-term rentals, especially when renting the entire dwelling.

What safety requirements apply to Hillsboro STRs?

Properties must have smoke detectors, CO detectors, and fire extinguishers.

Does Tigard require a special short-term rental permit?

No. As of May 2026 the Tigard Municipal Code does not contain a dedicated short-term rental licensing chapter. Operators need a general City of Tigard business license under TMC Chapter 5.04, must register with Washington County Finance for the Washington County Transient Lodging Tax, and must register with the City of Tigard for the local TLT codified in TMC Title 3. There is no Tigard-issued STR-specific permit number distinct from the standard business license.

Is there a cap on how many STRs can operate in Tigard?

No citywide cap is codified in the Tigard Municipal Code. Other Oregon cities (Portland, Bend, Hood River, Lincoln City) impose owner-occupancy rules, density caps, or hosted/unhosted distinctions, but Tigard has not adopted any of those tools. Operators should still confirm with the Tigard Permit Center that transient occupancy is permitted in the property's base zone under Title 18 of the Community Development Code.

Where do I register to operate an STR in Tigard?

Three places: (1) the City of Tigard Permit Center for a TMC Chapter 5.04 business license, (2) Washington County Finance for the Washington County Transient Lodging Tax (9%), and (3) the City of Tigard Finance Department for the local Tigard TLT codified in TMC Title 3 (effective September 8, 2017). State-level registration with the Oregon Department of Revenue for the 1.5% state Transient Lodging Tax under ORS Chapter 320 is also required.