You need two witnesses who are present at the ceremony to validate the marriage. Neither the minister nor partners involved can act as a witness. Witnesses will print their names on the license as verification of their presence.
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What are Business Personal Property taxes?
Nearly all business operating in Oregon must file a Business Personal Property tax return each year and pay taxes on the furniture, fixtures and equipment that are in place to run the business.
What are incentives to participate?
Renting to some with an RLRA voucher means guaranteed rent! The rent portion that is the responsibility of Washington County will be sent by the same date each month. Should the tenant not be able to pay their portion of rent, staff will support the tenant in the process of applying for additional assistance programs. These vouchers also cover security deposit assistance, including an increase in the security deposit if necessary to address screening barriers.
Voucher may also be used to cover application fees and a holding fee to the landlord to cover costs while the inspection takes place and move in paperwork is processed.
Finally, this voucher includes a “Risk Mitigation Pool”. Landlords that have a tenant with an RLRA voucher are able to access a fund that can cover up to $5,000 for damages above and beyond normal wear and tear covered by the security deposit. This is managed through a claim process with the Housing Development Center. Click here to learn more or to start a claim.
What are my rights as a victim of juvenile crime?
As a crime victim in Oregon, your right to justice includes the right to a meaningful role in the juvenile justice process, to be treated with dignity and respect, to fair and impartial treatment and to reasonable protection from the youth offender or alleged youth offender.
Crime victims’ rights in the juvenile justice system apply to the victim of an offense as well as to the parent or legal guardian of a minor victim.
Many victims’ rights are automatic although you may need to inform the Juvenile Department or District Attorney’s Office that you want to receive them. Other rights must be requested.
Examples of automatic rights are:
To attend open court proceedings.
To have a support person with you.
To restitution for your crime-related costs. You must provide documentation of your loss to the court.
To get a copy of a transcript or recording of open court proceedings if one is already made. You may be charged for the transcript or recording.
To have your personal identifiers protected from a youth offender or alleged youth offender. These include your phone number, address, social security number, date of birth, bank account and credit card account numbers.
To refuse to speak to an attorney or private investigator for the youth offender or alleged youth offender.
Examples of requested rights are:
To be notified in advance of any hearing held in open court.
To get certain criminal history about the youth offender or alleged youth offender.
To be consulted about any plea offer made by the State in a violent felony case.
To be heard at a detention, shelter, or disposition (sentencing) hearing.
Many other rights may apply to your case. For more information, please see the Oregon Department of Justice Victim Rights.
What are my rights as a victim of juvenile crime?
As a crime victim in Oregon, your right to justice includes the right to a meaningful role in the juvenile justice process, to be treated with dignity and respect, to fair and impartial treatment and to reasonable protection from the youth offender or alleged youth offender.
Crime victims’ rights in the juvenile justice system apply to the victim of an offense as well as to the parent or legal guardian of a minor victim.
Many victims’ rights are automatic although you may need to inform the Juvenile Department or District Attorney’s Office that you want to receive them. Other rights must be requested.
Examples of automatic rights are:
To attend open court proceedings.
To have a support person with you.
To restitution for your crime related costs. You must provide documentation of your loss to the court.
To get a copy of a transcript or recording of open court proceedings of one is already made. You may be charged for the transcript or recording.
To have your personal identifiers protected from a youth offender or alleged youth offender. These include your phone number, address, social security number, date of birth, bank account and credit card account numbers.
To refuse to speak to an attorney or private investigator for the youth offender or alleged youth offender.
Examples of requested rights are:
To be notified in advance of any hearing held in open court.
To get certain criminal history about the youth offender or alleged youth offender.
To be consulted about any plea offer made by the State in a violent felony case.
To be heard at a detention, shelter, or disposition (sentencing) hearing.
Many other rights may apply to your case. For more information, please see the Oregon Department of Justice Victim Rights.
What are my tax payment options?
Click HERE for information about paying your taxes.
What are some differences between an LID, Co-op and using a private contractor?
Payment
- LID: Everyone who benefits pays for improvements, even if they oppose them.
- Co-op: Only people who volunteer pay for improvements.
- Private contractor: Property owners hire and pay for their own private contractor. We need a deposit for the inspection work and a bond guaranteeing the work.
Process
- LID: A formal process involving the Board, which approves or denies the LID.
- Co-op: A semi-formal process involving us and some property owners.
- Private contractor: Contractors perform the work to our requirements and permit conditions.
Work
- LID: Construction work is done or hired by us.
- Co-op: Construction work is done by us.
- Private contractor: Construction work is done by contractors hired by property owners.
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of LIDs, Co-ops and private contractors?
LID advantages:
- All benefiting property owners pay for the LID.
- Payment can be made over a 10-year period.
LID disadvantages:
- It's a long process, including five BOC meetings.
- The process must be completed by December for the work to be completed in spring or summer.
- Neighbors opposing the improvements still must pay for them.
- The project may alienate neighbors who oppose the work.
Co-op advantages:
- It is simpler because it only involves one or more property owners.
- If agreed on by March, improvements can usually be made the spring or summer of the same year.
Co-op disadvantages:
- The estimated costs are collected before work begins.
- The individual costs are usually higher since fewer people are paying for the work.
Private contractor advantages:
- Property owners decide who performs the work.
- Property owners control the schedule.
Private contractor disadvantages
- Property owners manage the project.
- The project may alienate neighbors who are not in favor of the work.
- We will not warranty the work.
What are the concerns about aid and assist defendants staying in the jail and receiving restoration services there?
Jail facilities and systems are not designed or staffed to provide the type of care needed by these individuals. Also, according to mental health experts, staying in the jail could cause their condition to deteriorate. Even if the Washington County Jail were an appropriate place, funding would be needed for more staff, including deputies and mental health care providers.
Additionally, the Washington County Jail is operating at reduced capacity due to staffing shortages. To make room for people returned from the Oregon State Hospital, some other people in custody who are awaiting trial may have to be released early. These “forced releases” could put community safety at risk. It is also possible that some of those released early would not show up for future court proceedings.
What are the minimum requirements for a road to be upgraded from gravel to a hard surface?
The finished road will usually be 20 feet wide. There is 18 feet of paved surface, and one-foot-wide gravel shoulders on both sides. The road base will be at least six inches thick and pavement will be at least three inches thick. The rock or asphalt may need to be increased for commercial truck traffic.
What are the new levies or bonds approved or reauthorized by the voters that will be reflected in this year’s tax bill?
For fiscal year 2022-23, the majority of taxpayers, approximately 187,500 accounts, will receive tax statements that have increased when compared with last year. Approximately 172,500 accounts will have tax increases between 0 and 5 percent, and 15,000 accounts will have tax increases over 5 percent. Additionally, approximately 12,500 taxpayer accounts will reflect a tax decrease. These reductions are primarily due to local option levies expiring, expired bonds, compression, or the taxing districts levying a lesser amount. See the attached listing of typical residential properties with examples of values and taxes for typical houses in various parts of the County.
What are the next steps in the process of adopting the final version of the Strategic Plan Update?
The Washington County Board of Commissioners plans to review public input received about the draft Strategic Plan Update at their Work Session meeting on February 20. After that, the Board is scheduled to consider adopting the updated Strategic Plan at their regular business meeting on February 27.
What are the next steps?
We anticipate a significant increase in building permits as people will want to get applications in prior to the July 1 fee increase. That increase is likely to create a backlog that may extend beyond July 1. As a result, one of our next priorities will be developing staffing and workflow strategies to manage and mitigate this backlog as much as possible.
Other areas of focus:
Continuous process and workflow improvements
Development of draft technology fee proposal to start in FY 2024-25
Development of draft policies for annual fee indexing to start in FY 2024-25
Develop list of key services and target review/response times
Ongoing stakeholder outreach and communication
What are the rates for garbage and recycling service?
Garbage and recycling service providers are required to charge government-approved rates in their service area.
Current collection rates and service options for unincorporated areas of Washington County are posted here.
If you live within the limits of one of the 12 Washington County cities, check with your city government for collection rates and service options.
What are the requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks?
Sidewalks must meet these requirements to be ADA compliant:
- The cross slope of the sidewalk must be less than 2%. Cross slope is the slope that goes from the edge of the sidewalk nearest your property down towards the roadway.
- On driveway accesses and ramps, the running slope must be less than 8.3%. Running slope is the slope in the direction that people walk on the sidewalk.
- Any vertical displacement between sidewalk panels must be less than a quarter inch.
We recommend asking potential contractors if they are familiar with ADA requirements before entering into a contract.
What are the specific eligibility requirements?
Families must meet federal income criteria set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to be eligible. This means that a household may not earn more than 80% of the Area Median Income in Washington County, however the housing authority will prioritize extremely low-income families whose households do not exceed 30% of the median income. These income limits are published annually, and the 2024 limits are listed below:
![A Chart of the 2024 Income Limits](https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/washingtoncountyor.gov/styles/max_1300/s3/2024-04/2024%20AMI%20Limits.png?VersionId=Esw8QiRyBqTFeDBwUYU.4oE2sLJ3fkXJ&itok=rUcLEzEU)
What are the steps for community engagement when there is a new shelter program?
The Washington County Community Engagement Spectrum includes four levels of community engagement: inform, consult, involve and collaborate. The steps for community engagement in expanding shelter programs include each of these aspects:
- Public notification (Inform) – Surrounding residences and businesses are notified of plans to locate a shelter at the site and of upcoming community engagement meetings.
- Information & listening sessions (Inform, consult, and involve) – In-person or virtual meetings are held to introduce staff and partners to the neighborhood and gather feedback and concerns.
- Workshop (Consult and involve) – Site partners, law enforcement, County staff and neighbors gather to begin forming a Neighborhood Plan (formerly called a Good Neighbor Agreement).
- Draft feedback (Involve)– The draft Neighborhood Plan is shared, and a virtual meeting is held to focus on feedback or questions about the document.
- Program launch (Inform)– Surrounding residences and businesses are again notified of the timeline for shelter operations to begin as well as the final Neighborhood Plan.
- Continued engagement – An additional community engagement session is held 3-6 months after the shelter opens to gather feedback about implementation and any needed amendments.
What are the terms of the 2014 agreement?
The 2014 SIP agreement requires Intel to make payments under two categories, those required by state law and those negotiated locally. The statutorily required payments would total to an estimated $122 million in property taxes and fees over the life of the agreement. Additional fees would total to an estimated $228 million over the same period. Actual amounts would vary depending on how much and over what timeline Intel invests.
The agreement is focused on investments in the company's unique cycle of equipment replacement and retaining the 17,500 employees working in Washington County at the time the 2014 agreement was adopted. The multi-million-dollar machinery and equipment used in Intel's manufacturing process can become obsolete within a few years as the technology rapidly evolves. As with earlier SIP agreements, property taxes would be partially abated for investments in these leading-edge tools.