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Transportation Utility Fee Discount Programs

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Getting TUF on Our Streets

The City of Hillsboro Public Works Department can reduce a residential or non-residential customer’s Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) when a customer lets us know they have taken steps to reduce their use of the roadways. 

Residential Discounts

There are two residential TUF discount programs available through the Public Works Department. Applicants may only apply for one program even if applicants are eligible for more than one discount.

Motor Vehicle Discount

  • Households where no one owns a motor vehicle
  • 30% discount
  • One year discount or until the household owns a vehicle
  • Must show that each person in household who is old enough to drive does not own a vehicle.

Transit Pass Discount

  • Households in which at least one household member can show an annual TriMet pass 
  • 30% discount
  • Valid until TriMet pass expires

Application

Non-residential Discounts

There are two non-residential discount programs. Non-residential customers may apply for both discount programs. The maximum combined discount is 30%.

Employer Transit Pass Discount

  • Employers who purchase annual TriMet pass for their employees
  • Up to a 30% discount, based on percentage of employees that receive purchased passes from their employer. Read the full details on discount percent below.
  • One year discount
  • May reapply each year

Employer Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) ECO Program Discount

  • Employers who have an Employee Commute Option (ECO) program that meet state rules. Read the Oregon guidelines on the DEQ website.
  • Equals the percentage of trips reduced, up to 30%
  • Discount calculated using the ECO employee travel survey conducted every two years
  • May reapply when a new ECO survey is completed. Find the survey links on the DEQ website.
Employees Receiving Purchased Passes Employer Transit Pass Discount
15% of employees 5%
30% of employees 10%
40% of employees 15%
50% of employees 20%
60% of employees 25%
70% of employees 30%

Application

Utility Bill Assistance

Having trouble paying your utility bill? Visit our Utility Assistance webpage to see if you qualify for the City’s flexible payment plan or bill relief options. 

Contact Us

For more information, please call 503-681-6146.