Guidance for Governors and Mayors
This guide distills what governors and mayors need to know for the upcoming OZ 2.0 designation cycle — eligibility rules, timelines, and a practical framework for selecting tracts with both economic need and investment potential. It offers a clear, strategic roadmap for preparing strong, high-impact nominations ahead of 2026.
OZs 2.0 Eligibility Map
EIG’s interactive eligibility map shows which census tracts meet Opportunity Zones 2.0 qualifying criteria nationwide based on the latest available American Community Survey (ACS) 2019–2023 data. The eligibility assessment is preliminary and will be updated as new data and formal guidance are published by the federal government.
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Designated Opportunity Zones by Rural Status
This interactive highlights all currently active Opportunity Zone census tracts as certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury in 2018 (also known as “1.0 tracts”). Designations are broken out by rural status according to the definitions enacted by Congress in July 2025 and clarified in regulatory guidance by Treasury in September 2025 to govern the terms of certain qualifying rural investments.
Analysis| OZs 2.0: Where Things Stand
This analysis provides an overview of Opportunity Zones 2.0 following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It outlines key policy updates, explains how eligibility criteria have changed, and highlights what state and local leaders should expect as the 2026 designation window approaches.
OZ Webinar Series | OZs 2.0: What State and Local Leaders Need to Know
This recorded webinar walks state and local leaders through the major updates in Opportunity Zones 2.0 and what they should be doing now to prepare. The session covers the updated policy framework, key timelines, and the designation process. It also highlights how states and localities can align designations with long-term community priorities while positioning themselves to attract private capital.
Op-Ed | What OZs Permanence Means for Corporate Investors
In this op-ed for Site Selection, EIG’s Kenan Fikri explains what the permanence of Opportunity Zones means for corporate investors and long-term economic development. He outlines how the updated OZ 2.0 framework creates more certainty, strengthens investment incentives, and positions the policy as a durable tool for shaping local growth.