# Governor Ferguson selects 99 Opportunity Zones to encourage private investment

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.129Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:19:42.959Z
Original source: [Washington State Department of Commerce (.gov)](https://www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-ferguson-selects-99-opportunity-zones-to-encourage-private-investment/)
Source published: 2026-10-08T07:00:00.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

Washington's Department of Commerce announced that Governor Bob Ferguson nominated 99 low-income and rural communities for Opportunity Zones 2.0. The submissions covered 27 counties and 17 tribal lands, with new designations intended to begin January 1, 2027.

The department described a process incorporating public feedback, business input and consultation with the state's federally recognized tribes. It linked the nominations to attracting private capital for businesses and real-estate development. The announcement provides a dashboard containing the proposed areas and program details, while federal Treasury review is part of the designation process.

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