Urban Renewal

About

Urban renewal is an economic development tool to encourage private investment within a specific geographic area (district). This is done by investing public funds into capital improvements and private property improvement projects within the district. The purpose of urban renewal is to increase the total taxable value of the district.

The City of Dallas Urban Renewal Area is essentially composed of the downtown core area (see map below) and was approved in 2004. The Urban Renewal Plan contains both the structure of the overall program and a list of potential projects. 

Property Improvement Programs


The following programs are available to properties inside the Urban Renewal District.

Minor Improvement Grant Program
The Minor Improvement Grant Program offers property owners up to $500 to make small improvements or 'quick fixes' to their property. No matching private funds are needed to participate in this program. The program flyer, guidelines, and application form can be accessed by clicking on the following links:
Building Improvement Grant Program
  • ​Due to overwhelming popularity and demand, the Dallas Urban Renewal Agency has temporarily suspended the Building Improvement Grant program until further notice.  We are not able to accept grant applications at this time as funding allocations for the current fiscal year have been exhausted. The program will be reinstated once funding is available. The Agency will be meeting to discuss funding for the program. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check this website often for updates or call 503-831-3571 for updates.
This program offers property owners up to $50,000 to make improvements to their buildings. Private matching funds are needed to participate in this program. The program flyer, guidelines, and application form can be accessed by clicking on the following links: 

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Contact Us

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    Charlie Mitchell


    Economic and Community Development Director

    Email:
    charlie.mitchell@dallasor.gov

    187 SE Court St.
    Dallas, OR 97338

    Phone: 503-831-3565
    Fax: 503-623-2339
    TDD: 503-623-7355

    Hours:
    Monday-Friday
    8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
    1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.