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1. Will my taxes increase if my area is annexed?

Yes, tax rates for properties in the City are generally around $2.50 per thousand dollars of valuation greater than properties in unincorporated Washington County.

2. Will my rent increase if my area is annexed?

The decision to increase rent rests solely with the property owner.

3. Will my service providers change?

Generally, services such as police, land use and transportation planning, road maintenance, sewer, storm drainage, lighting, and municipal court are provided by the City. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency (WCCCA, 911), and water districts typically remain in effect after annexation, depending on specific intergovernmental agreements with those agencies. As annexations occur, Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) boundaries expand to offer additional citizen involvement opportunities to residents. Generally, services provided in the City are equal to or at a higher level than those offered in unincorporated areas. Police service levels are higher as are staff responses to public inquiries.

4. Will my children’s school district change? Will they have to attend a different school?

School district boundaries are determined by the area school districts through separate processes. Annexation of land to the City of Beaverton will not affect your child’s school district or what school they will attend. In addition, generally residents within Beaverton’s Urban Service Area are served by Portland Community College.

5. Will the zoning on my property change?

Yes, zoning will change from Washington County districts to City zoning districts. Generally, these districts are very similar; however, at times there are minor differences such as minimum setback distances.

6. Will my address change?

Street names and addresses will predominantly remain the same. Where addresses do not meet City five-digit address grid standards, addresses maybe reassigned by the City upon annexation. Zip codes are determined by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Zip codes are generally changed when the volume of mail warrants redistribution of mail carrier workload. Many zip codes cover areas in multiple cities, so the city name line in an address will not change unless required by the USPS.