Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the City renovating an existing facility or building a new facility?
The City is building a new facility. The City purchased undeveloped land on SW Wall Street, off of SW Hunziker Road in spring 2024 for this project. Thorough site work was conducted to ensure the 9.5-acre property will work well for the construction of a new combined police and public works facility.
Q: How will the bond affect my taxes?
The entire project (including land purchase and construction) is expected to come in under $150 million. To finance the project, general obligation bonds would be issued, potentially in multiple series, each maturing within 30 years. Bond payments will be financed through property taxes.
If the proposed bond is approved, the estimated annual tax rate for the project would be $0.765 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For the average Tigard homeowner, that equals about $263 per year (about $22 per month).
Because the current parks bond is scheduled to expire, the estimated net increase over today’s tax rate would be about $163 per year (about $14 per month) for the average homeowner.
For reference, the average Tigard home had an assessed value of $344,406 as of November 2025, which is comparable to a real market value of $638,972.
Q: Is Tigard already highly taxed compared to other cities?
No. Among Washington County’s full-service cities, Tigard has one of the lowest city tax rates as shown in the chart below. Even after the proposed bond, Tigard would remain competitive with peer cities while finally replacing decades-old public safety and public works facilities.
Q: Why do we need this now?
Our community is growing, and our current facilities are no longer capable of keeping up with demand. The reality is that these facilities are already beyond their useful life, and delaying replacement typically increases costs over time due to inflation, repairs, and inefficiencies. By planning now, we have the opportunity to build a facility that meets Tigard’s needs for decades rather than continuing to patch aging buildings.
Q: What will happen with the existing police and public works facilities?
The City is conducting a City Facilities System Plan study as part of its 2026 Capital Improvement Projects. This will guide the City's decision-making over the next 20 years as it works to improve its facilities and grow alongside our community in a responsible way. As part of this work, we will be looking for your input on what to do with our current facilities.
Q: What’s the timeline for the project?
In 2025, the City hired an architect and will hire a general contractor to begin design work and confirm the final cost for the project. The Tigard community will vote on the bond on the May 2026 ballot. If the bond passes, construction is expected to begin in early 2027, with an anticipated move-in date of late 2028 or early 2029.
Q: What happens if we don’t pass the bond?
If the bond measure fails, we will continue to rely on outdated, inefficient, and unsafe facilities. Maintenance costs will keep rising, and we risk being unprepared for a disaster.