# Colorado submits Opportunity Zones for federal designation

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.129Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:20:02.630Z
Original source: [Colorado Springs Gazette](https://gazette.com/2026/09/28/colorado-submits-opportunity-zones-for-federal-designation-5/)
Source published: 2026-09-28T07:00:00.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

The Colorado Springs Gazette reported Colorado's submission of 91 proposed Opportunity Zones, including locations in the Colorado Springs and Denver metropolitan areas. State officials described goals spanning housing, infrastructure, manufacturing and business growth.

The article cites more than $3.2 billion invested under the earlier program through 2024 and reports officials' expectation that the new round could exceed $4 billion. That prospective figure is a state estimate, not committed capital. The submissions identify areas seeking federal designation, while subsequent investment would depend on private investors and qualifying projects.

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