Voluntary Annexation

Splash Pad at Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

Splash Pad at Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

Join the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
During the fall of every even-numbered year, property owners in Washington County can join THPRD through an easy, fee-free process. Those who join will no longer pay out-of-district fees for THPRD programs and resources. Instead, they will pay lower in-district fees, as well as property taxes annually. If you are interested in joining the district and would like THPRD staff to reach out to you when the next program cycle opens, please fill out the survey below in the How to join... section by August 16, 2024.

¿Le gustaría ser parte de THPRD? Visite la página https://bit.ly/anexion-voluntaria

Why should I join THPRD?

• No more out-of-district fees and get the lowest rates for programs
• Priority sign-up for classes and programs
• $500 voucher to match your spending on THPRD programs
• Eligibility to participate in THPRD advisory groups and elections
• Provide input on your park and recreation system as an in-district member
• It’s a great opportunity to support your local park district!

What does it cost to join THPRD?
THPRD covers all fees to join, so there is no direct cost to you. However, once a property has been annexed into THPRD, the owner of the annexed property would be responsible for paying property tax to the district. THPRD's permanent operating property tax rate is $1.3073 per $1,000 of assessed value. Additionally, in fiscal year 2023/24, the district's 2008 bond measure tax rate is $0.2766 per $1,000 of assessed value (THPRD expects the bond measure tax rate will be retired after June 30, 2029).

The current average assessed value of property within THPRD's boundary is $303,021. The annual estimated property tax bill for annexing a home with an assessed value of $303,021 would be $479.95 per year or $39.99 per month.

Can I change my mind after I join?
In each program cycle, applicants will be provided an opportunity to withdraw their Voluntary Annexation application before the application period closes.

How to join...

Yes, I am interested in joining the district and would like to be contacted by THPRD staff when this program next becomes available.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact Peter Swinton at 971-724-8439 or p.swinton@thprd.org