# Delaware nominates 25 areas for new Opportunity Zones, including seven in Sussex County

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.129Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:19:55.730Z
Original source: [WBOC TV](https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-nominates-25-areas-for-new-opportunity-zones-including-seven-in-sussex-county/article_d6a822e1-5fc4-462d-b277-f952c3d161cb.html)
Source published: 2026-09-30T07:00:00.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

WBOC reported that Delaware nominated 25 areas for the next Opportunity Zone cycle, including seven in Sussex County. Proposed locations include communities around Seaford, Milford, Georgetown, Laurel and Millsboro.

State officials described housing improvement and business investment as goals for the program. Local leaders and merchants discussed attracting activity while preserving the character of their towns. The article focuses on nominated geography and community priorities; the tax incentives are intended to encourage qualifying private investment and do not amount to guaranteed funding for the selected areas.

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