Washington County, OR Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- County
- No countywide permit
- Beaverton
- BC 7.04 required
- Hillsboro
- HMC 5.08 required
- Hours
- 9 AM-9 PM typical
- Exempt
- Religious, political
Summary
Washington County does not issue countywide solicitor permits; cities regulate independently. Beaverton (BC 7.04), Hillsboro (HMC 5.08), Tigard (TMC 5.04), and Tualatin all require permits with background checks for door-to-door commercial solicitation.
164.245 Criminal trespass in the second degree. (1) A person commits the crime of criminal trespass in the second degree if the person enters or remains unlawfully in a motor vehicle or in or upon premises. (2) Criminal trespass in the second degree is a Class C misdemeanor. [1971 c.743 §139; 1999 c.1040 §9] [...] 164.255 Criminal trespass in the first degree. (1) A person commits the crime of criminal trespass in the first degree if the person: (a) Enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling; (b) Having been denied future entry to a building pursuant to a merchant's notice of trespass, reenters the building during hours when the building is open to the public with the intent to commit theft therein; (c) Enters or remains unlawfully upon railroad yards, tracks, bridges or rights of way; or (d) Enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises that have been determined to be not fit for use under ORS 453.855 to 453.912. [...] (3) Criminal trespass in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Full Breakdown
608). 04 requires a Peddler/Solicitor permit with a fingerprint-based background check through Beaverton Police Department; fee approximately $50-$125 with 1-year validity. 08 requires a Solicitor's License with similar background check and photo ID badge; fee around $75. 04 (Transient Merchants) requires registration and ID badges. Tualatin and Sherwood have lighter-touch registration processes. Permit hours standard: 9 AM to dusk or 9 PM, no Sundays in some cities. Religious, political, and charitable canvassing are typically exempt from permit requirements under First Amendment protections established in Watchtower v.
Stratton (2002), but may still need to observe no-soliciting signage and registry lists. Utility sales representatives (solar, energy) have been a focus of complaints countywide. Permit holders must display ID badges prominently and cease canvassing immediately at a resident's request.
Violations & Fines
Unpermitted commercial soliciting: $100-$500 city citation. Failure to display badge: $50-$200. Continuing after no request: trespass under ORS 164.245.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I refuse to let a solar salesperson continue at my door?
Are political canvassers required to have a permit?
Sources & Official References
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