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Start and Grow Here

Lebanon is changing. Over the past five years, Lebanon has seen a growth in its downtown, led by young entrepreneurs. With the expansion of the education community, Lebanon is experiencing a shift that is increasing its diversity, lowering the median age of residents, and growing its population. With a lower cost of living and doing business being more affordable than large cities, Lebanon is a prime place to begin or expand your business.

Give Lebanon a try!

Infrastructure and Utility information

The City of Lebanon is a forward-thinking community, looking into the future to ensure that critical infrastructure needs are accurately projected and addressed. Lebanon continues to put significant capital investment in both new infrastructure and maintenance, helping to ensure businesses have the necessary public facilities to thrive.

Through the Development Review Team, the city actively works with businesses and developers to ensure all utility and infrastructure needs are available to help your business.

Power

Lebanon is served by two major companies that will help power your business.

Pacific Power
Consumers Power Inc.

Digital Infrastructure

Lebanon is well-served by several telecommunications carriers to provide fiber optic data, wireless internet, and voice to meet business needs.

PEAK Internet
Century Link
Comcast

Railroad Access

Lebanon is fortunate to have a strong, well-maintained freight rail network, which provides customers with transload and direct site services. With access to markets served by both major (Class I) railroads, Lebanon can be a rare, strategic location for shippers seeking to serve customers throughout the Willamette Valley and across the Nation.

Albany & Eastern Railroad Company

Water

The City’s Public Works Department oversees the repair, replacement, utility line locates, system flushing, water quality, and all other water needs.

Wastewater

The City of Lebanon operates and maintains the wastewater treatment facility to clean wastewater and recycle waste for agricultural use.

Regional Connections

Lebanon is centrally located within the Willamette Valley. The proximity to major resources allows Lebanon to enjoy the same benefits of larger cities at a lower cost, while providing a rural environment, close to natural resources, recreation, and close community.  (click HERE for map)

Distance to...
Albany 15 miles 25 min
Portland 80 miles 1 hr 20 min
Eugene 45 miles 50 min
Bend 109 miles 2 hr 15 min
Oregon Coast 67 miles 1 hr 20 min
Portland International Airport 95 miles 1 hr 45 min
Interstate 5 8 miles 12 min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Truck Routes

Lebanon is served by routes connecting the City to State Highway 34, U.S. Highway 20, and Interstate 5. The City recognizes the importance of truck routes for development and has established several transportation routes and areas to accommodate this need.  (click HERE for map)

Freight Rail

Lebanon’s freight rail network has connected the community’s growing economy to the Willamette Valley region--and markets far beyond—since 1880. The railroad network connects Lebanon to Sweet Home, Mill City, and Albany, with access south to Eugene, north to Portland, and beyond.

Workforce and Job Training

 

Workforce

Lebanon offers a growing workforce. With new population growth, expansion of our sewer system, and new business developments, we expect to see a jump in our work force.

Lebanon
Population 18,945
Total Civilian Labor Force 7,978
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Job Training

WorkSource Oregon, sponsored by the Oregon Employment Department, offers a one-stop solution for finding and retaining qualified employment candidates. Lebanon is served by the Willamette Workforce Partnership, the regional development board of WorkSource Oregon. You can find more information on the WorkSource and Willamette Workforce Partnership sites below:

Willamette Workforce Partnership
WorkSource Oregon

Enterprise Zones

Enterprise Zones exist so that qualified businesses may benefit from property tax exemptions. More information regarding Enterprise Zones and whether you may qualify can be found on the Business Oregon website. (click HERE for map)

Standard Enterprise Zones

Lebanon benefits from a Long-Term Rural Enterprise Zone. For qualified businesses, there is a possibility of an extended tax abatement of up to 15 years. More information can be found on the Business Oregon website:

Long-Term Rural Enterprise Zones

A map of the Lebanon Enterprise Zone is available on the state website and below.

Planning and Zoning

Our Planning Department reviews, approves, and coordinates land development activity. They will work closely with you to ensure that all requirements of the Lebanon Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and all other plans are met. The Planning Department can also aid you in understanding how your business is zoned and the necessary zoning permits. You can access the public map gallery to find up to date zoning designations, floodplains, utilities, and more to aid in the initial phases of your businesses plans.