Code Violation Reporting in Washington County, OR (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washington County, Oregon.
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How to Report
Anyone can file a code complaint with unincorporated Washington County using the county's written complaint form, and staff can also open a case on their own without a resident complaint. Staff review the evidence before deciding whether a notice of violation follows.
How to Report a Violation in Washington County
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code Section 1.14.030
A.Any person may file a complaint with the county regarding a violation. The complaint shall be on a written form as provided by the county. An enforcement action may also be initiated by a county employee without a written complaint.B.All complaints shall be reviewed by staff to determine whether there is sufficient evidence demonstrating that a violation occurred. Evidence may include but is ...
Response Times
After the county issues a notice of violation in unincorporated Washington County, the hearing before the hearings officer must be set at least thirty days out, unless a priority 1 case gets an expedited schedule. The cited person then has ten days to reply.
Washington County Code Violation Hearing Timeline
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code Section 1.14.130(A)(10)
10.The time and place at which the person cited is to appear before the hearings officer which shall be not less than thirty (30) days from the date of the notice of violation unless the director of land use and transportation or designee determines that an expedited hearing schedule is required to remedy a priority 1 classification under Section 1.14.210(A).
Common Violations
In unincorporated Washington County, a code "violation" covers five categories: breaches of the Community Development Code and Comprehensive Framework Plan, Title 14 building rules, land use or building permit conditions, hearings officer orders, and broken voluntary compliance agreements. Incorporated cities like Hillsboro and Beaverton enforce their own codes instead.
Common Code Violations in Washington County
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code Section 1.14.020(D)
D."Violation" means failure to comply with:1.The Washington County Community Development Code including any applicable provisions of the Washington County Comprehensive Framework Plan such as Community Plans and the Transportation System Plan;2.Title 14 of the Washington County Code;3.Conditions, requirements or other aspects of a land use or building permit;4.Conditions, requirements or other ...
Code Violation Reporting by City in Washington County
1 cities in Washington County have their own code violation reporting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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