Oregon Opens Applications for FastTrack Permitting Program, Supporting Up to 15 Major Projects at a Time
In Salem, the state capital in Marion County, Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek announced on November 13 that the state is now accepting applications for its new FastTrack Permitting Program, and businesses interested in participating can apply.
The program was established through the Governor's 2026 economic development bill, House Bill 4084, to improve coordination across state agencies, provide greater certainty for businesses navigating complex permitting requirements, and accelerate timelines for major projects that advance Oregon's economic goals.
Kotek said communities in every corner of the state are looking for clear, reliable pathways to build their economies and create family-wage jobs, and that businesses planning to invest in Oregon need efficiency and certainty from state agencies. FastTrack Permitting, she said, shows Oregon is open for business and ready to partner.
The Governor's office said unclear, fragmented permitting processes can obstruct economic growth by delaying critical projects and discouraging major investment, and that unpredictable timelines and high costs make the state less competitive for private investment and job creation. Modeled after successful state and federal programs, FastTrack will support up to 15 major projects at a time, helping facilitate business investment and strengthen regional economies.
The launch marks continued progress on Kotek's Prosperity Roadmap, unveiled in December 2025 to retain and grow Oregon businesses, catalyze job creation and accelerate economic growth. Since launching the strategy, Oregon has passed legislation to support business growth, established the Prosperity Council to provide long-term economic guidance, and launched a global trade desk.
Eligible projects must meet minimum capital investment thresholds, require more than one state permit, advance job creation or GDP growth in a targeted industry cluster, demonstrate land use compatibility, and meet readiness criteria established by the Joint Permitting Council, which administers the program. The council will provide monthly updates on its work and submit an annual report to the Governor and the Department of Administrative Services, and application instructions are available on Business Oregon's FastTrack Permitting website.
(Source: Oregon Governor's Office)
Source: Oregon Governor's Office
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Photo: 图：俄勒冈州议会大厦正立面，公共领域，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Oregon State Capitol front, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
