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Treasury Announces New Qualified Opportunity Zones Designations

By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst

November 5, 2026 — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury along with the the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) designations for all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia.  

These designations are meant to help direct private investments into “economically distressed areas.” According to the Department, there are now more than 6,500 designated areas with approximately 2,594 designations in rural areas.

These designations will go into effect on January 1, 2027.

To view the full list and get more info related to QOZs, see here.

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