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Opportunity Zones 2.0 Is Getting Its Map: The Next Phase Begins Now
Blue Vault reports that the next Opportunity Zone designation process is moving into tract selection and Treasury certification. It describes an initial state nomination period ending September 28, with a possible 30-day extension, ahead of new designations scheduled for January 1, 2027.
The article cites 608 Texas nominations across 106 counties and 37 Utah nominations. It also reports 25,332 eligible tracts nationwide, including 8,334 entirely rural tracts. The emerging geography, it argues, will shape where future funds and projects can develop, while location alone will not determine an investment's economic merits.
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