The Vehicle Registration Fee is a flat fee paid by vehicle owners when registering or renewing their vehicle in Washington County. Revenue from the fee helps fund critical transportation improvements that keep our roads safe, reliable, and connected.
Current Washington County Vehicle Registration Fees:
- Passenger vehicles: $30 per year
- Motorcycles/mopeds: $17 per year
Fees are collected every two-years by the Oregon DMV during vehicle registration or renewal.
For more information, see Washington County Vehicle Registration Fee Amounts; Subject Vehicles; Exemptions.
Why Does Washington County Have a Vehicle Registration Fee?
How is the Revenue Distributed?
The fee generates about $13.5 million annually and is split between Washington County and its cities. The County receives 60% and the remaining 40% is divided among the cities, based on population. This ensures that both regional transportation corridors and local neighborhood streets receive the attention the community expects.
What Does the County Use Its Share For?
Along with additional funding sources, Washington County invests its share in maintaining and upgrading major transportation corridors and regional projects that benefit the entire community, including:
- Widening and improving key roads to reduce congestion
- Upgrading intersections for safety and traffic flow
- Maintaining/replacing bridges and other critical infrastructure
- Supporting the repair and repaving of major corridors
These improvements keep commerce moving, reduce travel times, and make roads safer for everyone.
What Do Cities Use Their Share For?
Cities set their own budgets and can use their share to address any local priorities related to transportation needs.
Every city in Washington County benefits from this funding. For example, Hillsboro is projected to receive about $2.5 million annually, Beaverton about $2.4 million, and Tigard about $1.26 million, with smaller cities receiving proportional amounts for local improvements.
Related
Annual Report FY 2024-25
Transportation Funding