# Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) Are Back

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.129Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:17:52.865Z
Original source: [The White Coat Investor](https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/return-of-qoz-qualified-opportunity-zone/)
Source published: 2026-10-14T07:38:07.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

The White Coat Investor reviews renewed interest in Qualified Opportunity Zone funds following changes enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The article contrasts the original program's declining time-sensitive incentives with a revised framework scheduled to begin in January 2027.

The discussion describes tighter eligibility criteria for designated communities and a new ten-year cycle for governors to select zones. It also places investor interest in the context of the real-estate downturn that followed rising interest rates. The piece is an educational interpretation of the program, with fund selection and project economics remaining separate investment considerations.

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