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Curb Painting Permits

Painting Address Numbers on Curbs

Permit Required

Curb numbers Individuals and groups who want to paint address numbers on curbs, either for a fee or on a donation basis, need to obtain a curb painting permit (PDF) from Code Services.

A city Business License is also required.

Painting Standards

  • Only the address shall be painted on the curb - no street names or other words.
  • All numbers shall be at least 4 inches in height.
  • Numbers must be either black paint on a white background, or white paint on a black background.
Curb numbers

Curb Painting Rules

  • Obtain the approval of the property owner before painting the address numbers on the curb.
  • Address numbers on the curb are not required by the city code -- they're optional.  Please don't tell anyone that curb numbers are required.
  • Holders of curb painting permits are not representatives or agents of the City of Beaverton.
  • If you paint an address number on the curb incorrectly, you must correct it within four business days following notification of the error.
  • All persons involved in the curb painting activity must carry a copy of the curb painting permit and city business license and make them available for inspection upon request.
  • Do not solicit or market curb painting services at residences or businesses that have posted "No Solicitors," "No Trespassing," or similar signs.
  • The permit holder's address must be included on all advertisements, receipts, or other materials provided to consumers.

Permit Information

  • The permit applicant must have a Washington County street address - not a post office box.
  • There is a $20 non-refundable permit application processing fee. The fee is waived for non-profit groups and minors.
  • A permit can be revoked for failure to comply with these rules and standards, or if the city receives an excessive number of complaints.
  • Submit applications to: Code Services, City Of Beaverton, P.O. Box 4755, Beaverton, Oregon 97076-4755.
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