Incentives, Data, and Site Selection

Located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Dallas is a community rich with industrial and commercial history. Conveniently located close to three commercial airports, two universities, Interstate 5, Dallas is a great place to start and grow your business, and we are here to help!

As of 2023, the Portland State Population Research Center estimates Dallas population to be 17,989, a nearly 2% increase from 2022. Dallas’s growing population is a great opportunity for any business to hire locally from a trained workforce.

Incentives

The City of Dallas is proud to offer regularly available incentives to help offset costs for businesses.

• Dallas’ Enterprise Zone allows for some tax abatement to businesses who qualify for this inventive. If you are interested in this incentive, please email economicdevelopment@dallasor.gov or our friends at SEDCOR
• In the downtown core, The Downtown Urban Renewal District has two grant opportunities for owners and businesses to upgrade their buildings. These programs vary year to year, so please email tyler.ferrari@dallasor.gov for updated information on these programs.
• Dedicated Economic Development Staff are here to support your business and walk you through potential incentives and permitting processes. Need help? Email us at economicdevelopment@dallasor.gov

Employment Data

Are you considering starting a business in Dallas, or want to know what sectors of the economic market are thriving or are needed in our area? The Oregon Employment Department is a clearinghouse of information for the state, region, and local levels. Oregon Employment Department Data

Site Selection

To view available properties in Dallas, please click the links below. If you have any questions about the suitability of zoning for a property, please call Economic and Community Development Director, Charlie Mitchell at 503.831.3565 or email Charlie.Mitchell@dallasor.gov.

LoopNet

Oregon Prospector