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An independent consultant assessed both work groups’ budgets, staffing and workflows. Several service-level scenarios prepared by the consultant were reviewed. To achieve customer service/turn-around times desired by both customers and staff, additional staffing is required. Existing low staffing levels are not sustainable for either employees or our customers, who are sometimes having to deal with unacceptable turnaround times. 

Key recommendations from this assessment included: 

• A 50% fee increase to:

  • Provide the minimum staffing needed to meet desired service levels. 

  • Close the gap between costs and revenue 

• Annual fee adjustments to address ongoing program cost increases beginning July 1, 2024.

• A technology fee on permits/applications to fund technology systems operations and updates beginning July 1, 2024.

Yes. Although dads and grandparents cannot get benefits for themselves, they can get benefits for their children and grandchildren.

Day care and preschool businesses are allowed in residential areas and are exempt from land use review if they serve less than 16 children.

Yes. We do not ask for proof of citizenship, and WIC keeps your information private. WIC is not a Public Charge program.

Yes.

The County does not regulate tree removal on private properties unless the trees are located in County-designated Significant Natural Resource (SNR) areas. Email [email protected] to determine if the trees are in an SNR area before removing them.

In all other areas, tree removal is typically at the discretion of a property owner and does not require a permit unless removal impacts traffic. Visit Planting or Removing Street Trees.

Neighboring property owners who disagree with tree maintenance/removal may be eligible for free mediation services through Beaverton Center for Mediation and Dialogue (east of 185th Avenue) or Hillsboro Mediation Program (west of 185th Avenue).

Yes! WIC will give you special vouchers that you can use at local farmers markets.

Washington County does not regulate peacocks, roosters or the number of chickens. Structures over 51 square feet in size housing poultry need to be located at least 30 feet from any property line and at least 100 feet from any neighboring home. All structures must be a minimum of 3 feet from a property line and may be required to meet the (greater) district setbacks from all property lines.

Living in an RV is prohibited, with the exception of specifically approved health hardship permits outside the Urban Growth Boundary. A health hardship permit requires documentation from a physician. To file health hardship land use application, email [email protected].

RVs can be parked on residential streets within the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District for four days (96 hours) in any 28-day period.Call the Washington County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line 503-629-0111.

Commercial business activity operated from a residence typically requires land use approval for a home occupation. A land use application is required and is subject to annual renewal. Email [email protected]

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One RV and one trailer are allowed per tax lot, and are included in the limit of four operable vehicles and one inoperable vehicle per tax lot.

Yes. Foster children can get WIC until the age of five.

No, if the restrictions were created on or after Jan. 1, 2020.Yes, if the restrictions were created before Jan. 1, 2020.

The Washington County Community Development Code does not regulate vacant and/or abandoned homes. Additionally there are no regulations in place to compel landowners to remove neglected buildings beyond securing the property's perimeter with fencing. For concerns regarding vegetation or fire hazards contact Health & Human Services code enforcement.

Property line disputes are civil issues and need to be resolved between affected parties accordingly. Residents may be eligible for free mediation services at Beaverton Center for Mediation and Dialogue (east of 185th Avenue) and Hillsboro Mediation Program (west of 185th Avenue).