Security Lighting and Camera Reimbursement Grant Program

In early 2026, the Pendleton Development Commission (PDC) launched the Security Lighting and Camera Reimbursement Grant Program in order to help improve public safety and deter crime in downtown Pendleton through the installation of exterior security lighting and cameras. 

Created in response to feedback from downtown merchants and residents, this program  supports a public–private partnership that helps property owners and tenants offset the cost of security upgrades while strengthening overall downtown safety. The program aims to deter criminal activity and enhance business security, one of the top priorities identified during the Five-Year Urban Renewal Strategic Planning process.

The PDC has set aside $10,000 for the Security Lighting and Camera Reimbursement Grant Program. Each commercial storefront in the urban renewal district  is eligible for up to a $500 reimbursement, and each residential property in the urban renewal district is eligible for up to $250 per tax lot. Grants must be pre-approved before equipment is purchased or installed.

Email questions to securitygrant [at] pendletonor.gov (securitygrant[at]pendletonor[dot]gov) . 

Eligible Locations

Businesses and residences must be located within the Pendleton Urban Renewal District's "River-to-Rail and Sixth-to-Sixth" area. That area boundary is:

• Umatilla River 

• Union Pacific Railroad tracks

• SW 6th Street

• SE 6th Street

Multiple storefronts may be submitted using the same application. 

Grant Requirements

Grant funds must be used for exterior security lighting, exterior security cameras, or both, and must be permanent fixtures that comply with all relevant codes and regulations.  The grant does not cover equipment installed before approval, interior cameras or lighting, self-installed systems when permits are required, ongoing monitoring or subscription fees, or equipment not primarily for security purposes

How To Apply

1. Review the Application Packet 

2. Submit a completed application to the Pendleton Development Commission:

   1. Webform - filling out this form will allow you to submit it directly on the website

   2. Fillable PDF - after filling out this form, download and print the form, then either email the form to securitygrant [at] pendletonor.gov (securitygrant[at]pendletonor[dot]gov) or bring it to the admin offices at Pendleton City Hall

   3. Word Document - download the form, fill it out, and either email to securitygrant [at] pendletonor.gov (securitygrant[at]pendletonor[dot]gov)  or bring the form to the admin offices at Pendleton City Hall

3. Receive written approval before installation

4. Complete installation in compliance with permit requirements

5. Submit:

   • Paid invoice

   • Proof of contractor licensing

   • Any required permits

   • A photo of the installation 

6. Reimbursement issued upon verification

Note: Projects installed before approval are not eligible for reimbursement.

Email questions to securitygrant [at] pendletonor.gov (securitygrant[at]pendletonor[dot]gov) .