Economic Development
The Dalles Economic Development Division helps private developers, business and property owners primarily through various programs, such as Urban Renewal Property Rehabilitation, Vertical Housing Zone, and Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement. In addition, we promote commercial development of large commercial projects through identification of other incentive programs and negotiations on behalf of The City and Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency where appropriate.
We serve as a resource connecting other stakeholders and to help streamline the process. We can also identify other tax incentives and development cost reduction incentives.
More Information follow the links below:
Urban Renewal Programs
Urban Renewal Property Rehabilitation Guidelines
Urban Renewal Property Rehabilitation Application
Enterprise Zone
Wasco County The Dalles Joint Enterprise Zone
Business Siting Guide - Link to Planning Page
Vertical Housing Zone - to learn more contact Matthew Klebes, Asst. to City Manager at mklebes@ci.the-dalles.or.us
Vertical Housing Zone Application
Opportunity Zone
Opportunity Zone
The City of The Dalles, Oregon, is situated in the north-central part of the state on the Columbia River, the nation's second largest river. It is the county seat and the largest community in Wasco County. The Dalles is one of Oregon's most historical cities and was known earlier in its history as the town at the end of the Oregon Trail. The city was first incorporated by the Oregon Territorial Government in 1857 as “Dalles City” and was made the county seat shortly thereafter.
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The Dalles City Hall
313 Court Street
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
P: (541) 296-5481
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