Local and Regional Programs

CITY PROGRAMS

The EB-5 program offers a convenient way for foreign investors to contribute to the U.S. economy and fast track their immigration. Most of Milwaukie is eligible for the $500,000 minimum required investment. More details...

New Market Tax Credits

Since 2010, much of Milwaukie has been eligible for New Market Tax Credits, including all of Downtown and the North Milwaukie Industrial Area. These tax credits provide additional equity for projects made through qualified community development Entities. They have been successful in bridging financing gaps for many projects across the country. More details...

Vertical Housing Tax Credit

A Vertical Housing Development Zone (VHDZ) is designed to encourage the private sector to build higher-density mixed-use development (first floor commercial with residential above) in targeted areas of a city and provides a partial tax exemption on increased property value for qualified projects. More details...

REGIONAL PROGRAMS

Clackamas County Resources

Clackamas County offers a wide variety of small business and community resources for both businesses and residents. More details...

Enterprise Zones

Enterprise Zones offer significant tax breaks for new business investments and upgrades. More details...

Metro Storefront Improvement Grants

As part of the Enterprising Places program, Metro offers grants to help property and business owners restore facades and bring fresh, eye-catching appeal to storefronts, enhancing business visibility and district vitality. More details and how to apply...

Strategic Investment Program

Strategic Investment Zones similarly offer property tax breaks for large traded sector business investments and upgrades. More details...

Workforce Development Resources

Clackamas County and WorkSource Oregon offer a wide variety of programs to support your business’s workforce. More details...

Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO)

MESO offer programs to advance the economic opportunities of underserved individuals. They offer alternative sources of capital, business planning, skill building, and trainings programs to make starting a business understandable and possible.

Brownfields Resources

There are numerous resources available for brownfield investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment at the federal, State, and local levels. Several of these sources offer cleanup grants and legal assistance for firms looking at particular sites. More details...

Picture Clackamas County

Milwaukie welcomes filming within the City. Its distinct small-town charm, suburban character, and riverfront views fit well into particular filming niches. For more information about the rules, regulations, and resources for filming in Milwaukie visit the Picture Clackamas County webpage.