Enterprise Zone exemptions are for businesses growing or locating in our community. An eligible business (generally non-retail) may receive a property tax exemption on a new plant and equipment.
Eligible businesses may include:
- Manufacturers
- Processors
- Shippers
- Operations that serve other organizations
- Call centers
- Headquarter-type facilities
Prior to construction/installation beginning on-site, the zone sponsor must receive an application for authorization.
Map of Oregon Enterprise Zones(Link is external)
Local Enterprise Zone Sponsors:
- Beaverton(Link is external)
- Cornelius(Link is external)
- Forest Grove(Link is external)
- Hillsboro(Link is external)
- Tigard(Link is external)
Common Forms and Applications:
Enterprise Zone Information: Enterprise Zone Exemption(Link is external)
Application: Oregon Enterprise Zone Authorization Application(Link is external)
Statutes: ORS 285c.050 – 285c.250(Link is external)
Enterprise Zone Claim Form (required annually): Oregon Enterprise Zone Exemption Claim(Link is external)
Enterprise Zone Property Schedule: Oregon Enterprise Zone Property Schedule(Link is external)
Enterprise Zone Construction in Progress: Construction-In-Process Enterprise Zone Exemption(Link is external)