Tigard, OR
Insurance for Tigard, OR landscapers
County landscaping data, chemical licensing, and what insurers ask Tigard crews. A quote is not a binder.
Washington County is the working territory for Tigard's landscapers: the Census Bureau counted 276 landscaping service businesses there in 2023, out of 1,893 statewide. Tigard itself has about 57,301 residents.
Landscaping firms near Tigard
Census County Business Patterns (2023 data year).
Small operations dominate the county's landscaping trade (62% have under five employees). As they add crews, workers' compensation and higher liability limits become necessary.
26 nursery and garden supply retailers operate in Washington County. Busy spring planting seasons mean more installation jobs, more trucks on the road, and more seasonal hires.
What Tigard's housing means for landscapers
Half of Tigard's homes were built before 1989. Newer subdivisions with irrigation systems and young plantings mean installation, irrigation service, and HOA maintenance work.
In Tigard, the typical home dates to 1988 and 38% of households rent.
With 26% of its 29,217 workers home-based, Tigard has more residents home during the workday than the state average (19%). Thrown-object and property damage claims often come from homeowners who are present.
Housing and work patterns: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B08301, B25003, B25024, B25035), via Census Reporter. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city population estimates.
Chemical application rules for Tigard crews
Chemical application is regulated in Oregon by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. For Tigard landscapers, drift and misapplication claims are the main insurance concern.
Statewide, the median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was $45,040 in May 2025, per BLS. Payroll drives workers' compensation premiums.
Landscaping markets around Tigard
Portland's county (Multnomah County) has 238 landscaping firms. Landscapers around Salem number 220 at the county level. Hillsboro shares the same county landscaping market as Tigard, with 43,576.0 housing units. On county landscaping firm count, Tigard comes in 3rd of the 20 Oregon cities we cover.
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Common questions from Tigard landscapers
Which policies do lawn care companies in Tigard carry?
Liability, auto, inland marine for equipment, and workers' comp are standard. Chemical work, tree work, and snow need specific coverage.
How many landscaping companies are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counted 276 landscaping service establishments in Washington County in 2023.
What do Tigard property managers require from landscapers?
Usually general liability with additional insured status, plus auto and workers' comp certificates. See groundskeeping coverage.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research