The city of Gresham

Municipal Government Servicesgreshamoregon.gov

Company typePublic
Founded1905
HeadquartersGresham, United States
Headcount501–1,000
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingServices

The city of Gresham firmographics

Firmographics

Name: The city of Gresham
Legal name: City of Gresham
Website: https://greshamoregon.gov
Company type: Public
Founded year: 1905
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 501–1,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

The city of Gresham industry classification

Industry

Product category: Municipal Government Services
NAICS: Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Fire Protection (922160)
SIC: Sanitary Services (4950)
akta.pro primary industry: Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries: Records Management, Information Governance & Retention (BPAEAPAO), Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) & Permit Compliance Support (EUAHAAAF), Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA) & Emergency Planning Liaison Support (EUAHALAK)

Keywords

Municipal services
Public safety
Urban renewal
Parks recreation
Waste management

Where The city of Gresham is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Gresham
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

The city of Gresham business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	Police, Fire and Parks Fee: $15/month
Other	Annual	Property Tax Rate: $3.61 per $1,000
Usage-based	Pay-as-you-go	Bulky Waste Collection Services
Transaction based/ take rate	Quarterly	Transient Lodging Tax
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	System Development Charges (SDCs)

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

The city of Gresham product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The City of Gresham is an Oregon municipal government that delivers public services to residents, businesses, and developers within its 23.43-square-mile jurisdiction. Core offerings include public safety (police and fire protection funded in part by a 2024 voter-approved levy), garbage and recycling collection, parks and recreation programs and facilities, utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater), building permits and inspections, business licensing, system development charges, urban renewal development through the Gresham Redevelopment Commission, and digital services via the MyGresham app, online bill pay with 128-bit SSL encryption, and an interactive GIS mapping platform.

Product overview

The City of Gresham operates a unified municipal services platform providing residents and businesses access to government services through its greshamoregon.gov portal. The portfolio includes MyGresham (mobile/web service request app), online bill pay with SSL encryption, SDC Calculator for development fee estimation, garbage and recycling services, and comprehensive Parks and Recreation programs with facilities (aquatic centers, disc golf courses, skate plaza, splash pads, sports fields). The Downtown Rockwood urban renewal project (completed 2024) represents a major civic development initiative. Core government functions include building permits, business licensing, fire and police services funded by a 2024 voter-approved levy, council meeting broadcasts, and interactive GIS mapping. The platform architecture is web-based with no public developer API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

MyGresham Mobile and web service request application allowing residents to report issues such as potholes, graffiti, broken streets, submit service requests, provide comments, and contact the Mayor and Council anytime, anywhere.
Garbage and Recycling Services Residential and commercial garbage collection, recycling programs, food scraps composting, household hazardous waste disposal, and green business sustainability assistance.
Recreation Programs Parks and Recreation department offering community climbing days, league sports partnerships (baseball, basketball, soccer, football), Movies in the Park, senior dances, teen climbing nights, Wag-N-Walk dog walking, summer kids lunch program, and PlayEast recreation classes.
Recreation Facilities Parks system including over 300 acres of park land and 840 acres of natural areas; aquatic centers at Mt. Hood Community College and Gresham High School; two disc golf courses at Rockwood Central Park and Vance Park; 5,710 sq ft skate plaza; futsal courts; splash pads; sports fields for rental.
SDC Calculator Online System Development Charge calculator allowing developers and property owners to estimate SDCs for wastewater, water, stormwater, transportation and parks for their development projects.
Online Bill Pay Secure online payment platform for utility bills, business licenses, permits, and other City fees with 128-bit SSL encryption.
Downtown Rockwood (formerly Rockwood Rising) Mixed-use redevelopment project featuring Rockwood Market Hall with restaurants and micro-retail, community plaza with splash pad, AVIVA Apartments housing, and Lumen Business Center with health care, child care, job training and entrepreneurship services. Completed in 2024.
Building Permits and Inspections Online and in-person permitting services for residential and commercial construction projects, including permit applications, inspections scheduling, and code compliance verification.
Business Licenses Online portal for applying, renewing and paying for business and rental licenses, including marijuana business licensing and small business resources.
Fire and Police Levy Services Public safety services funded by voter-approved five-year local option levy (passed May 2024, $1.35 per $1,000 taxable assessed value), supporting additional police officers, firefighters, community safety specialists, and emergency response capacity.
Maps and GIS Interactive mapping tools for property information, urban renewal boundaries, parks locations, and other geographic data within the City.
Council Meeting Agendas and Videos Online portal for City Council meeting schedules, live streaming, archived videos, agendas, and public testimony registration.

Companies that use The city of Gresham

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

The city of Gresham technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

The city of Gresham partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

HMS DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024HMS Development was selected through RFP process to redevelop the Sunrise Site (18801 E. Burnside St. and 18901 E. Burnside St.) into mixed-use centers of commerce in Rockwood Town Center. GRDC directed staff to negotiate Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with HMS Development.
Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024POIC is a key partner in the Downtown Rockwood redevelopment project, launching a food apprenticeship program for local students to learn marketable skills in food manufacturing and culinary arts.
Metro (Regional Government Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Metro and the City of Gresham jointly conducted a bulky waste collection study from October 2023 to January 2024, gathering data on 39 multifamily housing complexes to assess service needs and costs. Metro updated its administrative rules in 2025 to set clear expectations for bulky waste collection at multifamily properties.
TriMetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2011TriMet partnered with Gresham Redevelopment Commission to redesign and rebuild the 23-year-old Rockwood/E 188th Avenue MAX Station, modernizing and improving safety along the original MAX Blue Line.
Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHCC Small Business Development Center supports entrepreneurs in creating, growing and running a successful business in Downtown Rockwood. Offers one-on-one advising and training workshops. MHCC campus is located in Gresham.
WorkSource OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Downtown Rockwood's Lumen Business Center, helps people find jobs and businesses find talent. Offers job search assistance, job creation, hiring support, retention and advancement services.
Oregon TradeswomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated across from Downtown Rockwood Plaza, offers training, career education, and leadership development for women and Black, Indigenous and other people of color to join the skilled trades.
Mt. Hood Community College (Workforce Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHCC offers Mechatronics/Metals Programs providing students and incumbent workers coursework in industrial automation and maintenance. Also provides customized business training and apprenticeship programs.
Portland Community College (Workforce Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCC offers workforce development resources including Panther Works for work-based learning, apprenticeships, internships, and customized training programs for existing employees.
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMEP works with Oregon manufacturers to build successful businesses, addressing workforce challenges through systems to attract talent, engage employees, and enhance training.
Oregon Apprenticeship ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau of Labor and Industries program providing registered apprenticeships where employees train under experienced journey workers. Grant funds available for IT and manufacturing employers.
Abilities at WorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro-area nonprofit partnering with businesses to find sustainable employment for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Provides free workforce assessments and job coaching.
Community Works ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between culturally specific community organizations led by IRCO, including El Programa Hispano, Human Solutions, NAYA, Self Enhancement Inc., and Urban League of Portland to empower TANF recipients through skills development.
Goodwill Job ConnectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintains large employee database to match employer needs. Offers veteran-focused programs, job fairs, and position promotion services.
Our Just FutureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates three employment and economic development programs helping 890 individuals with significant barriers to employment find family wage jobs annually.
Impact NWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing pre-apprenticeship program for individuals age 18-26 providing industry-specific technical knowledge and employability skills with opportunity for paid internship.
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRCO's Workforce Development Department provides on-ramps to career pathways through guided skills assessment, career planning, and job internships or direct hire.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

The city of Gresham competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

City of Hillsboro, Oregon: Large Washington County suburb with comparable population (~110K), tech-sector employment base, urban renewal districts, and a similar mix of public safety, permitting, and parks services. Competes with Gresham for regional investment.
City of Vancouver, Washington: Across the Columbia from Portland, comparable mid-size Pacific Northwest city with similar urban renewal activity, public safety challenges, parks-recreation footprint, and dependence on a regional housing market. Operates under a different state funding regime but is the most direct functional peer in scale and mix.
City of Tigard, Oregon: Adjacent Portland-metro city with similar population scale (~55K), mix of residential and commercial tax base, and reliance on urban renewal and SDCs for capital projects. Operates under the same Oregon municipal funding regime as Gresham.
City of Beaverton, Oregon: Another large Portland-metro suburb facing the same Oregon property tax limits (Measures 5/50), voter-approved levy mechanics, urban renewal districts, and demand for diversified municipal services including permitting, public safety, and parks. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and revenue constraints.

Regional players

Gresham-Barlow School District: Local taxing district serving Gresham residents under the same Measure 5 constraints. While not a peer in service mix, its budget mechanics and reliance on local-option levies closely mirror Gresham's fire/police levy approach, making it a relevant comparator for voter-approved funding execution.
City of Lake Oswego, Oregon: Affluent Portland-metro suburb operating under the same Oregon property tax limits but with a much higher tax base. Provides a useful contrast for Gresham: same funding constraints, different revenue outcomes based on demographics and property values.

Broad incumbents

City of Spokane, Washington: Large Pacific Northwest city of ~230K residents with full-service municipal operations including police, fire, parks, urban renewal, and regional economic development. Useful peer for benchmarking Gresham's potential as it scales.
City of Tacoma, Washington: Mid-sized Pacific Northwest port city with similar industrial/logistics legacy, urban renewal activity, and a mixed socioeconomic demographic profile. Relevant peer for service-delivery and infrastructure-investment benchmarks.

Others

Metro (Oregon regional government): Regional government that partners with Gresham on waste-management policy (bulky waste collection rulemaking) and land-use planning. Acts as regulator, convener, and co-investor on regional-scale programs Gresham relies on.
TriMet (Portland Metro regional transit): Regional transit authority that partnered with Gresham Redevelopment Commission on the Rockwood/E 188th Avenue MAX Station rebuild and supports transit-oriented development around Gresham urban renewal areas. Acts as an enabling partner for Gresham's revitalization plans.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

The city of Gresham financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

The city of Gresham leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

The city of Gresham funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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The city of Gresham M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about The city of Gresham

What does The city of Gresham do?

Is The city of Gresham a public or private company?

The city of Gresham is a public company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was The city of Gresham founded?

The city of Gresham was founded in 1905. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is The city of Gresham based?

The city of Gresham is headquartered in Gresham, United States, in the North America region.

Who are The city of Gresham's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are City of Hillsboro, Oregon, City of Vancouver, Washington, City of Tigard, Oregon and City of Beaverton, Oregon. Regional players are Gresham-Barlow School District and City of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Broad incumbents are City of Spokane, Washington and City of Tacoma, Washington. Others are Metro (Oregon regional government) and TriMet (Portland Metro regional transit).

Does The city of Gresham have an API?

No public API is recorded for The city of Gresham.

What industry is The city of Gresham in?

The city of Gresham's product category is Municipal Government Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAHAJ, Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support), with a secondary code of BPAEAPAO, Records Management, Information Governance & Retention. Its NAICS code is 9251 and its SIC code is 4950.