Tigard Deed Records
Tigard deed records are handled by Washington County. The city of Tigard does not record deeds or store land documents. In Oregon, county clerks are responsible for recording all deeds, trust deeds, mortgages, and liens. Washington County performs this role for Tigard properties at the county office in Hillsboro. Tigard does keep building permits and planning records accessible through its Accela online portal. This page covers both county deed access and city permit resources for Tigard.
Tigard Quick Facts
Washington County Deed Records for Tigard
Tigard is part of Washington County. All deed records for Tigard properties are filed at the Washington County recording office in Hillsboro at 155 N First Ave. Call 503-846-8752 with recording questions. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can file documents in person, by mail, or through approved eRecording vendors.
The Washington County Assessment and Taxation website lets you view tax statements, property valuations, and sales data for Tigard parcels. Assessment notices are mailed each spring. Each notice shows the market value, assessed value, and an estimate of your tax bill. The county provides online property account searches so you can check Tigard property data from home.
| Office | Washington County Recording |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 N First Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
| Phone | 503-846-8752 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Washington County began maintaining taxlot data within its boundaries in 1993. The county assessor provides property records for Tigard, Hillsboro, Beaverton, and other communities. Land value and improvement value are assessed separately. Any ownership change on a Tigard deed record triggers an update in the assessment system.
Tigard Building Permits and Records
Tigard provides online access to building permits through the Accela Citizen Access portal. This tool lets you apply for permits, search existing records, pay fees, and schedule inspections. It covers building permits, planning cases, and code enforcement records. The system is available around the clock for searches and applications.
Tigard also offers a Weblink system that gives free access to thousands of public records including building plans and City Council records. The system works best in Chrome or Edge browsers. Building plans are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through Weblink. This is helpful when you need to check what was built on a Tigard property as part of your deed records research.
City offices are open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tigard is closed on Fridays, which affects processing times for records requests. Staff contacts requesters within five business days. The city tries to complete requests within ten business days. Requests over $50 require advance payment.
Copy fees in Tigard are $0.70 per page for standard 8.5 by 11 copies. Larger sizes cost more. Legal size copies are $1.00 per page. Tabloid size (11 by 17) costs $1.50. Oversized copies run $3.50 per page. Digital media costs $10 for a DVD or CD and $11 for a flash drive.
Tigard Property and Zoning Data
Tigard Maps gives easy access to tax lot info, service provider data, and permit records for any address in the city. You can also check the Tigard Zoning Map to see what base zone is assigned to a specific property. The planning division is at 503-718-2421 or tigardplanneronduty@tigard-or.gov. The building division can be reached at 503-718-2439 or tigardbuildingpermits@tigard-or.gov.
Key planning areas in Tigard include Downtown Reimagined, River Terrace, Tigard Triangle, and the Washington Square Regional Center. The city also has a Transportation System Plan and affordable housing programs. These plans can affect property values and deed records when land use changes or new development zones are created in Tigard.
The city has a fee waiver policy. Charges may be reduced or waived if the records request benefits the general public. You must submit a Fee Waiver Request form along with your records request. Requests involving more than 30 minutes of staff time include charges for that time.
Tigard also offers affordable housing programs, accessory dwelling unit resources, a Middle Housing Revolving Loan Fund, and Complete Streets initiatives. These programs shape the property landscape and can affect deed records when new housing types are added to existing lots. The city's Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Reimagined project guide long-term development decisions that influence property values throughout Tigard.
Note: Tigard is closed every Friday, so plan your records requests and office visits for Monday through Thursday.
Oregon Deed Recording Laws
Under ORS 205, county clerks record and preserve all deed records. Washington County fills this role for Tigard. ORS 93 requires every deed to include the true consideration and meet paper, font, and format standards. Oregon's race-notice system means that prompt recording of Tigard deed records protects your ownership against later claims.
Oregon charges no state transfer tax. Recording a standard one-page deed costs about $76 to $87. Documents that do not meet formatting standards face a $20 extra fee. All Tigard deed records are public under ORS 192. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Oregon Attorney General or the local district attorney. The county clerk must respond to written requests within five business days. Deeds must be on paper no larger than 8.5 by 14 inches and use at least 10-point type. A blank space on the first page is required for the recording label. These rules apply to all Tigard deed records filed at Washington County.
Washington County Deed Records
Tigard is in Washington County. All deed filings for Tigard go through the county recording office in Hillsboro. Washington County also serves Beaverton, Hillsboro, Aloha, Forest Grove, and Sherwood. For the full county page with recording fees and resources, use the link below.