Eligibility known, process pending

Illinois Opportunity Zones 2.0

Illinois has 950 tracts eligible for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation. Track the selection process, deadlines, and nominations as they happen.

950
Eligible Tracts
211
Rural Tracts
238
To Nominate
TBD
Community Deadline
Median Household Income
$47,620
Median Home Value
$144,000
Avg Poverty Rate
25.4%
Filed
0 / 238

Selection Process

We're tracking Illinois's OZ 2.0 selection process as it develops. This page will update as the state publishes criteria, mapping tools, and deadlines.

Illinois OZ 2.0 Selection Process

Research in progress — last checked: April 17, 2026

Illinois has 950 census tracts eligible for OZ 2.0 nomination under OBBBA's updated low-income community criteria. Under the 25% federal cap, the state may nominate up to 238 tracts.

As of the last review date above, Illinois's lead agency has not yet published a formal public OZ 2.0 selection process, eligibility mapping tool, or community nomination window. Governor the state's governor has until September 29, 2026 (with a single 30-day extension available through October 29, 2026) to submit nominations to the U.S. Treasury.

We'll update this page as the state publishes its selection process. If you're aware of a published process we've missed, please contact us.

Where Illinois is in the process

Criteria published
In progress
Community input
Deadline TBD
Governor submits
Jul 1 – Sep 29, 2026
Treasury certifies
Late 2026

Get notified when Illinois files OZ 2.0 nominations

One email the moment Illinois's governor submits nominations to Treasury. One more when Treasury certifies.