Hillsboro Facts

The Hillsboro Economic Development Department provides assistance to businesses starting up, relocating, or expanding manufacturing operations. We offer a range of services and information to assist you in determining why Hillsboro is the best place to do business.

Our department coordinates efforts with the State of Oregon’s Business Development Department and also regional organizations such as the Portland Development Commission and Westside Economic Alliance to deliver comprehensive information to make an informed business decision.

Hillsboro’s Business Advantages:

• Available selection of buildings and land in a range of sizes, for sale or lease.
• Skilled and available labor force.
• Customized and comprehensive training and employment programs, including: Job search assistance, resources, and job training and placement.
• Dedicated city staff to assist with all issues relating to manufacturing start up, relocation, and expansion.

• No sales tax
• No local business tax
• No inventory tax
• No worldwide unitary tax
• No motor vehicle excise tax
• No business income tax in Hillsboro or Washington County
• No direct levies on intangible properties, such as stocks bonds and securities.

Taxes:

• No sales tax
• Personal Income Tax: 9% maximum
• Corporate Income Tax: 6.6% of net Oregon revenue
• Property Tax: (approx. $16.00/$1000 of assessed value)
• Transit Tax: 0.006318 of payroll (for employers)

Climate:

• Elevation: 165’
• Ave annual high temp: 63 F
• Ave annual low temp: 43.9 F
• Ave annual rainfall: 38.19”

Location:

• Washington County
• 30 minutes west of Portland
• Easy access to State Highway 26 (East/West), Interstate 5 (north/south), Interstate 84 (east/west)
• Western terminus of a 33 mile metropolitan light rail line
• 30 miles to the Portland International Airport
• Hillsboro Airport is Oregon's busiest general aviation airport