South Carolina Opportunity Zones 2.0
South Carolina has 445 tracts eligible for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation. Track the selection process, deadlines, and nominations as they happen.
Selection Process
South Carolina OZ 2.0 Selection Process
Last updated: April 17, 2026. Status: Active — recommendations due June 1, 2026.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce runs South Carolina's OZ 2.0 selection process. The state has 445 eligible tracts under OBBBA and can nominate approximately 112 tracts.
Process timeline:
- Spring 2026: SC Commerce issues call for public input. Interactive census tract map published for community review.
- June 1, 2026: Local recommendations due to SC Commerce from counties, municipalities, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Summer 2026: Commerce reviews submissions and recommends tracts to Governor Henry McMaster.
- By September 29, 2026: Governor McMaster submits final nominations to Treasury.
Selection criteria (three factors, as published by SC Commerce):
- Investment potential — tracts likely to attract private capital and generate returns.
- Alignment with state economic strategy — tracts supporting South Carolina's broader economic priorities.
- Infrastructure readiness — availability of industrial sites, utilities, and broadband.
Submit questions or recommendations to: OpportunityZones@sccommerce.com.
Sources: SC Commerce OZ 2.0 Input Request; SC Counties — SC Commerce Seeks Local Recommendations.
Where South Carolina is in the process
Get notified when South Carolina files OZ 2.0 nominations
One email the moment South Carolina's governor submits nominations to Treasury. One more when Treasury certifies.