North Carolina is choosing among 807 eligible low-income census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 status, with the state able to nominate up to 202. Governor Josh Stein directed the North Carolina Department of Commerce to gather public input on which tracts hold the most investment and economic-development potential, aligning the selection with his administration's push to expand housing and attract business. The state's recommendations feed the federal nomination process, with new zones taking effect January 1, 2027.
Original reporting by Sarah Whitfield for Opportunity Zone Invest, an independent OZ 2.0 research site. Facts are drawn from the primary sources cited above per our editorial standards. Nothing here is tax, legal, or investment advice.
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