Tigard Police officers respond to a high number of calls every year involving an alarm at a home or business, but most of these calls are false alarms. These unnecessary responses put a significant demand on police resources and may delay responses to real emergencies.

The City of Tigard has established an alarm ordinance to help protect emergency services from misuse. The ordinance is designed to: 

• Reduce excessive false alarms,
• Provide guidance for alarm system use, and
• Promote responsible use of alarm systems.

If you have an alarm system within city limits, it must be registered with the City of Tigard Police Department.

Click this link to apply for or renew an alarm permit.

The link will take you to the City of Tigard's Community Development Hub, which includes instructions and access to services. 

Who Needs an Alarm Permit? 

If you have an alarm system at your home or business that automatically alerts police to an unauthorized entry or emergency, you are required to have an alarm permit.

Fee Exemptions

You may qualify to have the annual permit fee waived it you:

• Are age 60 or older, or
• Have a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Even if you qualify for a fee exemption, you are still required to submit an alarm permit application.

Alarm Permit Renewal Requirement

Alarm permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. It is the responsibility of the alarm user to keep their permit current and to provide their permit number to their alarm monitoring company to ensure proper processing and dispatch information.

For alarm permit information, email TPDAlarmPermits@tigard-or.gov or call 503-718-2777.

Before you Activate your Alarm System:

• Give your alarm permit number to your alarm company. 
• Ensure everyone using the alarm knows how to operate it. 
• Securely lock doors/windows, keep pets, balloons, fans, and stacked items from sensor areas.

If You Accidentally Activate an Alarm: 

• DO NOT CALL 911 or the police department to cancel an alarm. Enter your disarm code and contact your alarm company to cancel police dispatch.
• Have your alarm company call a designated person before police are called. 

Contact Your Alarm Company: 

• With emergency contact information. 
• Provide dates and contact information in your absence (vacation, etc.)
• Before changing alarm system batteries.   

Click here to request to deactivate your account.