Active selection process

Arizona Opportunity Zones 2.0

Arizona has 500 tracts eligible for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation. Track the selection process, deadlines, and nominations as they happen.

500

Eligible Tracts

137

Rural Tracts

125

To Nominate

Mid-May 2026

Community Deadline

Median Household Income

$46,625

Median Home Value

$195,400

Avg Poverty Rate

25.5%

Filed

0 / 125

Selection Process

Arizona OZ 2.0 Selection Process

Last updated: April 17, 2026. Status: Active — community recommendations due mid-May 2026.

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) runs Arizona's OZ 2.0 selection process. Arizona has 500 census tracts eligible under OBBBA and can nominate up to 125 tracts.

Process timeline:

April 1-2, 2026: ACA Development Finance & OZ Summit held. Rural gatherings held statewide.
Mid-May 2026: Community recommendations due to ACA.
On or around July 1, 2026: Arizona submits final nominations to Treasury (targeting the earliest possible Treasury approval).

Selection criteria: ACA prioritizes tracts that are ready for development, defined as having:

Infrastructure in place (water, power, sewer)
Zoning and entitlements already approved
Proximity to major roads and population centers
Open land or redevelopment-suitable parcels
Projects capable of generating returns over a 10+ year hold period

Recommending jurisdictions:

Counties may recommend tracts in unincorporated or smaller areas
Tribal nations may recommend tracts within their territories
Incorporated communities of 10,000+ population in Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal Counties may submit recommendations

Interactive map: experience.arcgis.com/experience/f38876772c8c44e9aea080a1c51fb83e.

Submit questions to: OpportunityZones@azcommerce.com.

Source: Arizona Commerce Authority OZ 2.0 Recommendation Process.

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