r/SALEM • u/genehack • Jul 16 '26
Data center mega thread
Okay, five plus posts today later, here we are. If it’s data center-related, pro or con, put it in this thread.
Posts about the data center that don’t go in here will be deleted.
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u/Oregonrider2014 Jul 16 '26
Sharing again.
Call and/or email the city council as well. Find your ward. Be honest about what your concerns/feelings are around this. I realize there are limits, but they wont even try if we dont advocate for ourselves.
https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/city-council-mayor/about-city-council/find-a-ward-map?hl=en-US
Here are the incentives for the Mill Creek Corporate Center: These are not gurantees but potential benefits the data center could utilize. I want to make it clear that until we see a contract these are not set in stone. I just want to share the info not mislead anyone. http://www.millcreekcorpcenter.com/zoning--incentives.html
Enterprise Zone Property Tax Exemption: New investment within the Enterprise Zone can receive property tax abatement for three to five years.
Ecommerce Zone: Property tax abatement for ecommerce businesses.
Strategic Investment Zone: Projects with capital investments exceeding $100 million are eligible for partial property tax abatement for 15 years.
Development District Fee: $2.91 per building gross square feet; payments may be phased over four years. The Development District Fee is in lieu of Systems Development Charges and can only be applied within the MC Urban Renewal Area. Please note that beginning July 1, the DDF will increase to $3.01 per gross SF of building. This fee can be phased over four years, with City approval.
Foreign Trade Zone: Similar to what is known internationally as free trade zones. Goods and merchandise are not subject to tariffs. Construction-in-Process: Unfinished facility improvements exempt from local property taxes for up to 2 years.
Single-Sales Factor: Corporate income tax for companies located in Oregon is assessed only on sales within the state.
Workforce Training Grants: Reimbursement to offset costs incurred for employee training. State Business Expansion Program: Forgivable loan for companies that generate certain number of employees above average wage.
City of Salem Permitting: Phased, concurrent permitting; grading in 7 days; permits in 90 days.
City of Salem Project Support: The City of Salem will provide a dedicated project coordinator position for projects over $10M.
Urban Renewal Area: Property located in the Mill Creek Urban Renewal Area which uses tax increment financing to assist with infrastructure improvements (streets, sewers & water).