Incentives/Resources
On this page you will find a list of resources available to downtown business and property owners. If you want more in depth information about the Albany area, check out the Demographics and Market Analysis pages.
Albany Downtown Association (ADA)
240 Second Ave SW #120
Albany, OR 97321
541-928-246
www.albanydowntown.com
The Albany Downtown Association (ADA) is
a private non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Albany’s Downtown. The ADA efforts promote Downtown Albany as the heart of the community, strengthen the economic vitality by encouraging business diversity and enhance the unique physical characteristics of a National Register historic district. A cooperative advertising program, seasonal events, promotions and a parking district are all operated by the Albany Downtown Association to reinforce revitalization efforts. The Albany Downtown Association (ADA) is a strong advocate for businesses in the downtown core. The ADA is here to assist current and potential business and property owners.
Some of the events and projects the ADA sponsors throughout the year include: summer flower baskets, lighted snowflakes for the December holidays, Saturday Farmers Market, Summer Sidewalk Sale, Movies by Moon light classic film series, Antiques and Art in the Streets, Downtown Trick-or-Treat, and The Downtown Albany Come Home for Christmas celebrations.
The Albany Visitors Association (AVA)
Staff and Volunteers are ready to help local and visitor guests. To aid you in experiencing all that Albany has to offer. Their mission is to grow the economic impact of tourism through enriching local experiences.
250 Broadalbin
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-928-0911 or 800- 526-2256
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
435 1st Ave. W
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-926-1517
The Albany Chamber of Commerce enables business people to accomplish collectively, what no one business could do alone. It gives them a voice in civic affairs and politics, locally and nationally. Chamber members provide a united effort to improve the overall well being of the community.
Albany-Millersburg Economic Development Corporation
435 1st Ave. W
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-926-1517
AMEDC serves as the central point of contact for businesses interested in locating or expanding in the Albany and Millersburg area, and/or needing business development assistance. Serving as the liaison to business, AMEDC works with businesses, as they require. Access to permitting agencies at both the local and state levels provides business advocacy, demographic data, utility regulations, tariff data, industrial site information and participates in local, regional, and state programs and meetings as they impact the industrial community.
City of Albany
333 Broadalbin SW
PO Box 490
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-917-7500
www.cityofalbany.net
Central Albany Revitalization Agency (CARA)
City of Albany Planning Department
333 Broadalbin SW
PO Box 490
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-917-7550
www.cityofalbany.net/cara
CARA is Albany’s urban renewal district, formed in 2001.
The agency uses tax increment financing to provide funding for project elements within the district. Downtown Albany is in the central core of the district, and has been identified as a priority for funding.
Albany Landmarks Advisory Commission
City of Albany Planning Department
333 Broadalbin SW
PO Box 490
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-917-7550
www.cityofalbany.net/comdev/historic
Technical Assistance
Free technical assistance is available for any historic renovation
or rehabilitation project through the Landmarks Advisory Commission
The Albany Planning Division and the Landmarks Commission have
access to state and national experts as well as technical information
from the State Historic Preservation Office, the National Trust
for Historic Preservation and many other resources including
copies of preservation magazines and books on architectural
styles. Prior to beginning any exterior renovation project that would change
the appearance or character of the structure (including replacement
windows, siding, porches, railings), please contact Anne Catlin
at 917-7560
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 986-0688
www.hcd.state.or.us/shpo
The Oregon SHPO currently has two tax incentive programs to encourage the appropriate rehabilitation and maintenance of historic properties. Both are limited to properties that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Federal Tax Credit program is for income-producing buildings only (commercial and residential rental). It saves the property owner 20 percent of the cost of rehabilitation through a federal income tax credit.
Oregon´s Special Assessment of Historic Properties program offers a 10-year “freeze” of a property’s assessed value for buildings that will be significantly but appropriately rehabilitated and maintained. Applications are accepted year-round. Dating from 1973, this program is the oldest of its kind in the country.
State Historic Preservation Offices may make grants from their annual federal Historic Preservation Fund apportionments, or through state legislative appropriations. Grantees may use the federal funds to inventory historic properties, support local preservation programs, educate the public, prepare nominations
to the National Register, and preserve National Register properties. State “Preserving Oregon” funds are earmarked for preservation and rehabilitation grants.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000.