Doing Business

Welcome to the City of Milwaukie! There are a wide array of resources for all kinds of businesses. And whether you are looking to start, relocate or expand, the city is here to help.

2016 Market Analysis - A market analysis survey showed Milwaukie’s market area extends well beyond the city’s boundaries! The analysis showed strong support for small grocers or bakery, specialty retail, and entertainment businesses. More information...

Area-Specific Advantages - Learn about each submarket in Milwaukie, available incentives, demographic profiles,and community features:

Available Spaces and Property - Looking to purchase or lease manufacturing space in Milwaukie? Check out these resources:

Loopnet.com- access to a database of available commercial and industrial properties throughout the region.
Clackamas County Employment Lands Evaluation - this program reduces barriers to property development and markets available industrial sites.

Business Success Stories - The City of Milwaukie is committed to the success of its business partners. Here are some of those success stories and why these businesses call Milwaukie home. More Information...

Home Business Standards - Milwaukie’s Home Occupation Standards are incredibly flexible. Residents can begin their business at home in any residential zone within the city. If your business meets the city's home occupation standards, no land use review is required. Simply apply for your business license and go! More Information...

Incentives and Financing - If you are looking to start a new business there are incentive and financing options available. There are numerous regional and State programs that provide personal assistance writing your business plan, locating financing, and getting up and running. More Information...

New Business Checklist - Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Use these resources to plan, launch, manage, and grow your small business in Milwaukie! More Information...

Permitting and Development Review - Looking to learn more about Milwaukie's permitting and land use review system? This page includes information on: applications, checklists, fee schedules, the planning commission, historic resources and preservation, and frequently asked questions among other resources. More Information...

Register Your Business - Opening a business in Milwaukie is easy! You can quickly apply for your business license online. Just be sure to check with the city to make sure your business is located in the appropriate zone. More information...

Startup Assistance - Visit this page to explore the regional and state programs available that provide personal assistance for writing a business plan, locating financing, and getting up and running! More Information...

Urban Renewal Program - Milwaukie adopted an Urban Renewal plan in 2016 that seeks to support economic growth around the city. Urban Renewal programs leverage potential future tax revenues to incentivize business growth and city infrastructure projects. More Information...

Water and Utilities - Maintain your business utilities here. The City of Milwaukie provides water, sewer and stormwater utility services to its citizens and businesses. More Information...