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As of October 12, 2026, 12 states and U.S. Virgin Islands have filed 1,633 Opportunity Zone 2.0 census tracts with Treasury, each confirmed by an official source. 39 states and DC have no official count yet. The federal OZ 2.0 nomination window closed September 28, 2026. States that did not file may use a single 30-day extension through October 28, 2026 (IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14). New zones take effect January 1, 2027. For the investor checklist once those designations go live, see investing in Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027. We track each state's filing status below. What happens next: Treasury's Nov 27 review window under Rev. Proc. 2026-14.
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Who has filed so far
12 states and U.S. Virgin Islands have submitted an OZ 2.0 nomination slate to Treasury on our tracker, each confirmed by a state, territory or Treasury source, totaling 1,633 nominated census tracts. Filings are pending federal certification unless noted; designations take effect January 1, 2027.
- Texas 608 tracts nominated Sep 4, 2026, per Office of the Governor Texas's published nomination list counts 608 unique tracts against a computed 25% cap of 605. Treasury certification will settle the final count. Economic Development & Tourism Office (EDT), Office of the Governor Texas files its OZ 2.0 slate — 608 tracts nominated in 106 counties →
- Georgia 235 of 942 eligible tracts Sep 28, 2026, per Georgia DCA Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Georgia publishes 235 nominated OZ 2.0 tracts across 90 counties →
- Indiana 126 of 501 eligible tracts · full 25% cap Sep 25, 2026, per IEDC Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Wabash Valley RDA moves to pursue Opportunity Zone incentives across west-central Indiana →
- Arizona 125 tracts nominated, 3 outside the eligible list Jul 7, 2026, per Arizona Commerce Authority The Arizona Commerce Authority's published list counts 125 nominated tracts, 3 of them marked off-list (outside the Rev. Proc. 2026-14 eligible list). Treasury certification will settle the final count. Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Yavapai County, Arizona backs two Verde Valley tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 →
- South Carolina 112 of 445 eligible tracts · full 25% cap Sep 23, 2026, per SC Commerce South Carolina Department of Commerce South Carolina: Greenwood submits four census tracts for OZ 2.0 consideration →
- Massachusetts 104 tracts nominated Oct 2, 2026, per Mass.gov (EOED) Mass.gov says the Commonwealth could nominate up to 104 of 414 eligible tracts under updated federal criteria; the Rev. Proc. 2026-14 appendix we map lists 410 eligible (cap 103). Treasury certification will settle the final count. Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) Massachusetts nominates 104 OZ 2.0 tracts across 46 municipalities →
- Washington 99 of 394 eligible tracts · full 25% cap Oct 8, 2026, per Washington Commerce Washington Department of Commerce Washington files 99 Opportunity Zone 2.0 nominations, down from 139 zones in 2018 →
- Colorado 91 of 362 eligible tracts · full 25% cap Sep 28, 2026, per OEDIT OEDIT (Office of Economic Development and International Trade) Colorado expects Treasury action on its 91 OZ 2.0 nominations by the end of November →
- Utah 37 of 147 eligible tracts · full 25% cap Sep 24, 2026, per GOED Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) Utah recommends 37 census tracts for Opportunity Zone designation →
- Nebraska 28 of 112 eligible tracts · full 25% cap Jul 22, 2026, per Office of Gov. Pillen Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Alliance makes Nebraska's 28: what Pillen's pick means for the Panhandle city →
- Delaware 25 of 61 eligible tracts · maximum allowed Sep 28, 2026, per Office of Gov. Meyer Division of Small Business (DSB) Delaware closes OZ 2.0 community input window →
- Idaho 25 of 80 eligible tracts · maximum allowed Oct 1, 2026, per Idaho Commerce Idaho Commerce's release is headlined "United States Treasury Approves Idaho Opportunity Zone 2.0 Nominations," and a City of Post Falls release dated October 7, 2026 says Treasury "has approved Idaho's Opportunity Zone 2.0 nominations." Idaho filed 25. Idaho Department of Commerce Idaho's Silver Valley makes the state's Opportunity Zone shortlist →
- U.S. Virgin Islands 18 of 18 eligible tracts · maximum allowed Jul 24, 2026, per Office of Gov. Bryan Office of the Governor U.S. Virgin Islands submits all 18 eligible tracts to Treasury — the first completed OZ 2.0 filing →
Still to come: New Jersey is using the single 30-day extension to October 28, 2026. Other states' filings appear here once their slates are public.
| State | Status | Community deadline | Max noms / eligible | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Latest story → | Filed 235 | Closed — 235-tract nomination list dated Sep 28, 2026 | 236 / 942 | Georgia DCA · Tract CSV |
| Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) Latest story → | Filed 104 | Closed — governor nominated 104 tracts Oct 2, 2026 | 104 / 414 | Mass.gov (EOED) |
| Colorado OEDIT (Office of Economic Development and International Trade) Latest story → | Filed 91 | Late Spring 2026 | 91 / 362 | OEDIT |
| Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office (EDT), Office of the Governor Latest story → | Filed 608 | June 26, 2026 · closed | 605 / 2,420 | Office of the Governor |
| Indiana Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Latest story → | Filed 126 | July 17, 2026 · closed | 126 / 501 | IEDC |
| Arizona Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Latest story → | Filed 125 | Mid-May 2026 · closed | 125 / 500 | Arizona Commerce Authority |
| South Carolina South Carolina Department of Commerce Latest story → | Filed 112 | June 1, 2026 · closed | 112 / 445 | SC Commerce |
| Washington Washington Department of Commerce Latest story → | Filed 99 | Closed May 28, 2026 (applications); 99 nominations submitted Oct 8, 2026 · closed | 99 / 394 | Washington Commerce · Tract CSV |
| Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) Latest story → | Filed 37 | 37 / 147 | GOED · Tract CSV | |
| Nebraska Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Latest story → | Filed 28 | May 1, 2026 · closed | 28 / 112 | Office of Gov. Pillen |
| Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) Latest story → | Filed 25 | May 15, 2026 · closed | 25 / 61 | Office of Gov. Meyer · Tract CSV |
| Idaho Idaho Department of Commerce Latest story → | Filed 25 | Closed June 30, 2026 (4:00 PM MT) · closed | 25 / 80 | Idaho Commerce |
| Alabama Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Latest story → | Pending | Closed July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (applications by email) · closed | 141 / 563 | State source |
| Arkansas Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Latest story → | Pending | July 31, 2026 · closed | 78 / 310 | AEDC |
| California GO-Biz (Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development) Latest story → | Pending | Closed Aug 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (draft-list public comment) · closed | 618 / 2,469 | State source |
| Florida FloridaCommerce Latest story → | Pending | Closed June 1, 2026 (Recommendation Survey, extended) · closed | 340 / 1,360 | FloridaCommerce |
| Illinois Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Latest story → | Pending | 238 / 950 | State source | |
| Iowa Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) | Pending | Closed July 31, 2026 (IEDA nomination applications) · closed | 44 / 175 | IEDA |
| Kansas Kansas Commerce (Quality Places Division) Latest story → | Pending | Closed June 1, 2026 (community proposals) · closed | 53 / 210 | Kansas Commerce |
| Maryland Maryland Dept. of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) Latest story → | Pending | August 7, 2026 (counties) · closed | 113 / 451 | State source |
| Minnesota Latest story → | Pending | 73 / 289 | State source | |
| Missouri Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Latest story → | Pending | Closed July 31, 2026 (public comment) · closed | 131 / 523 | Missouri DED |
| New Hampshire Latest story → | Pending | 25 / 53 | State source | |
| New Jersey NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) + NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Latest story → | Pending | Closed Aug 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET (public nominations); federal extension to Oct 28 · closed | 129 / 516 | NJ DCA |
| New York Empire State Development (ESD) / Regional Economic Development Councils Latest story → | Pending | 426 / 1,702 | Empire State Development | |
| North Carolina North Carolina Department of Commerce Latest story → | Pending | Closed June 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (public comment and nominations) · closed | 202 / 807 | NC Commerce |
| Ohio Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) Latest story → | Pending | July 10, 2026 · closed | 258 / 1,032 | State source |
| Oregon Business Oregon Latest story → | Pending | Closed May 22, 2026 (nomination applications) · closed | 58 / 229 | Business Oregon |
| Pennsylvania PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Latest story → | Pending | Closed Aug 21, 2026 (reopened window); draft map of 208 tracts posted, file by Oct 28 · closed | 218 / 871 | PA DCED |
| Tennessee Tennessee Economic and Community Development (ECD) Latest story → | Pending | 127 / 507 | State source | |
| Vermont Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) Latest story → | Pending | July 24, 2026 (public input on draft) · closed | 24 / 24 | State source |
| Virginia DHCD + VEDP (Virginia Economic Development Partnership) Latest story → | Pending | Survey closes April 27, 2026 · closed | 152 / 607 | State source |
| West Virginia Latest story → | Pending | 52 / 207 | State source | |
| Wisconsin Latest story → | Pending | 77 / 306 | State source | |
| Wyoming Wyoming Business Council / Governor's OZ 2.0 Working Group Latest story → | Pending | 20 / 20 | State source | |
| Connecticut Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) | Pending | 61 / 243 | State source | |
| Louisiana Louisiana Economic Development (LED) | Pending | 155 / 620 | State source | |
| Michigan Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) | Pending | 214 / 856 | State source | |
| Nevada Nevada Department of Business & Industry (B&I) Latest story → | Pending | 49 / 195 | State source | |
| Alaska | Pending | 25 / 32 | IRS appendix | |
| District of Columbia | Pending | 25 / 66 | IRS appendix | |
| Hawaii | Pending | 25 / 88 | IRS appendix | |
| Kentucky Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Latest story → | Pending | 137 / 545 | Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | |
| Maine | Pending | 25 / 78 | IRS appendix | |
| Mississippi Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) | Pending | 101 / 404 | MDA | |
| Montana | Pending | 25 / 58 | IRS appendix | |
| New Mexico | Pending | 65 / 257 | IRS appendix | |
| North Dakota | Pending | 25 / 37 | IRS appendix | |
| Oklahoma | Pending | 104 / 413 | IRS appendix | |
| Rhode Island | Pending | 25 / 55 | IRS appendix | |
| South Dakota | Pending | 25 / 52 | IRS appendix |
Status as of October 12, 2026. Community deadlines are each state's internal window; the federal nomination window closed September 28, 2026 (single 30-day extension to October 28, 2026). Sourced from state agencies and our newsroom.
Cite this data
Opportunity Zone Invest, "OZ 2.0 Governor Nominations by State (Opportunity Zone Invest)," data as of October 12, 2026. https://opportunityzoneinvest.com/tracker/ (CC BY 4.0).
Latest from the newsroom
- Kansas expects 53 Opportunity Zone 2.0 nominations, down from 74; list not yet public October 12, 2026
- New Jersey's Oct 28 OZ 2.0 deadline: 516 eligible tracts, 129 picks, and what comes next October 9, 2026
- Washington files 99 Opportunity Zone 2.0 nominations, down from 139 zones in 2018 October 8, 2026
- Pennsylvania publishes a draft OZ 2.0 map: 208 tracts, with 10 slots still open October 8, 2026
- Georgia publishes 235 nominated OZ 2.0 tracts across 90 counties October 7, 2026
- Colorado expects Treasury action on its 91 OZ 2.0 nominations by the end of November October 6, 2026
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