 Request for Input on Opportunity Zones 2.0
The City of Dallas Office of Economic Development has published the Opportunity Zones (OZ) 2.0 working map and a request for public feedback on eligible Census tracts.
Opportunity Zones are federally designated low-income Census tracts where qualifying private investments can receive federal tax benefits. In 2025, Congress reauthorized the OZ program and directed states to designate new eligible Census tracts. Dallas has 175 Census tracts eligible for consideration under the updated federal criteria.
As the City prepares its recommendations to the Governor’s Office, we are seeking detailed input on projects located within these eligible areas. The Governor’s Office will score each nominated Census tract on a ten-point scale, with up to four points awarded for each of the following:
- Alignment with City priorities, plans, and incentive programs; and
- Project viability, shovel-readiness, and ability to advance within the next 2–4 years
Your feedback will help us evaluate potential OZ designations and understand where active, feasible, or planned projects are located. The feedback form will collect information on shovel-ready or near-term projects that may benefit from or contribute to the Opportunity Zone program's goals.
Public comments will be accepted through April 24, 2026. City staff will compile all responses and present a summary, along with an updated working map, at the May Economic Development Committee meeting. The feedback form and working map are available at: https://www.dallasecodev.org/755/Request-for-Opportunity-Zone-Feedback
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