Arizona
Last checked 2026-06-16
500
Total eligible tracts
137
Rural eligible
125
Max designations (25%)
0
Days to state deadline
Nomination process
State deadline: 2026-06-30
Eligible tracts
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| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 238 |
| Pima County | 88 |
| Pinal County | 28 |
| Yuma County | 24 |
| Mohave County | 22 |
| Navajo County | 21 |
| Cochise County | 15 |
| Apache County | 14 |
| Coconino County | 13 |
| Yavapai County | 13 |
Data context
53
Eligible tracts in EIG DCI top distress quintile
The EIG Distressed Communities Index (2019–2023) is referenced in many state scoring rubrics. Quintile 1 = most distressed. See whether OZ 1.0 reached the most distressed places →
2
Counties with eligible tracts designated USDA persistent poverty
Persistent poverty = 20%+ poverty rate in every census 1980–2010. Source: USDA ERS County Typology Codes (2015 edition). Relevant for USDA RD program eligibility and QROF rural bonus. See QROF rural bonus mechanics →
78
Prior NMTC investments in eligible OZ tracts
CDFI Fund NMTC Public Data Release (2024). Indicates prior CDFI capital deployment track record in these tracts. See how NMTC and OZ stack →
388
Eligible tracts with CRA designation (LMI or distressed/underserved)
Banks earn CRA credit for investing in low- or moderate-income tracts (Track 1), and in non-metropolitan middle-income tracts officially designated distressed or underserved by FFIEC (Track 2). When an OZ project sits in a CRA-eligible tract, bank capital can satisfy CRA obligations while generating OZ tax benefits. How CRA and OZ interact →
Cities: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Yuma and 109 more
ZIP codes: 85009, 85301, 85705, 85033, 85706 and 234 more
See all 114 cities and 239 ZIP codes
All cities:
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Yuma, Casa Grande, Peoria, Tempe, Apache Junction, Sun City, Douglas, Scottsdale, Coolidge, Avondale, Florence, Nogales, Flagstaff, Eloy, Goodyear, Chandler, Somerton, Pirtleville, Kingman, Kaibeto, Litchfield Park, San Manuel, Luke Air Force Base, San Luis, Mammoth, Maricopa, Page, Surprise, Prescott, Chino Valley, Bullhead City, Clarkdale, Winkelman, Cameron, Fort Mcdowell, Wittmann, Red Valley, Queen Creek, Quartzsite, Roosevelt, Round Rock, Sahuarita, Saint Michaels, Salome, Woodruff, Prescott Valley, San Carlos, Rock Point, Teec Nos Pos, Willcox, Sierra Vista, Superior, Sun Valley, Tolleson, Tonalea, Topawa, Tsaile, Shonto, Whiteriver, Tuba City, Sells, Waddell, Wenden, Sanders, San Simon, Sun City West, Bisbee, Pinon, Ehrenberg, Gold Canyon, Globe, Benson, Ganado, Fountain Hills, Fort Huachuca, Fort Apache, El Mirage, Dewey, Holbrook, Dennehotso, Cottonwood, Claypool, Cibola, Chinle, Bylas, Bowie, Bouse, Golden Valley, Houck, Bapchule, Arizona City, Peridot, Peach Springs, Parker, Oracle, Nazlini, Naco, Blue Gap, Miami, Mayer, Humboldt, Many Farms, Lupton, Lukachukai, Leuppx, Laveen, Kearny, Kayenta, Indian Wells, Morristown
All ZIP codes:
85009, 85301, 85705, 85033, 85706, 85210, 85035, 85719, 85008, 85201, 85040, 85713, 85017, 85021, 85364, 85031, 85711, 85041, 85203, 85006, 85714, 85204, 85034, 85712, 85716, 85042, 85015, 85345, 85007, 85122, 85281, 85120, 85746, 85043, 85607, 85029, 85022, 85016, 85132, 85128, 85365, 85303, 85193, 85202, 85213, 85302, 85351, 85621, 85710, 85051, 85019, 85020, 85745, 85756, 85032, 85323, 85701, 85730, 85209, 85205, 85194, 85338, 85721, 85307, 85131, 85053, 85257, 86053, 85264, 85251, 85373, 85004, 85282, 85757, 85288, 86040, 86004, 86020, 85336, 85340, 85309, 85256, 85003, 86409, 85037, 86442, 85119, 85027, 85024, 86301, 85350, 85023, 85626, 85392, 85192, 85206, 85207, 85208, 86324, 85013, 86323, 85631, 85225, 85618, 85703, 85709, 85741, 85715, 85723, 85743, 85725, 85726, 85742, 85734, 85735, 85724, 86314, 85926, 86430, 86439, 86503, 86505, 86506, 86507, 86508, 86510, 86511, 86512, 86514, 86520, 86535, 86538, 86540, 86544, 86545, 86547, 86434, 86429, 85941, 86413, 85942, 86001, 86011, 86025, 86029, 86031, 86033, 86035, 86044, 86045, 86054, 86313, 85639, 86326, 86327, 86329, 86333, 85643, 85353, 85635, 85634, 85137, 85138, 85139, 85142, 85173, 85178, 85211, 85212, 85214, 85215, 85224, 85248, 85250, 85258, 85268, 85275, 85283, 85130, 85123, 85121, 85036, 85005, 85010, 85011, 85012, 85014, 85018, 85026, 85061, 85118, 85063, 85067, 85069, 85074, 85079, 85082, 85117, 85311, 85312, 85325, 85603, 85530, 85532, 85539, 85542, 85545, 85550, 85602, 85605, 85395, 85608, 85613, 85620, 85623, 85628, 85629, 85632, 85501, 85387, 85328, 85349, 85334, 85335, 85339, 85342, 85344, 85346, 85348, 85355, 85381, 85357, 85359, 85361, 85367, 85375, 85378, 85380, 86556
Look up a specific tract (FFIEC) → Source: FFIEC Census Flat File 2026, joined to IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 eligible tracts.
187
Eligible tracts in top investability quintile (Urban Institute model)
The Urban Institute investability model scores OZ-eligible tracts by predicted likelihood of attracting private capital, based on OZ 1.0 investment patterns. Quintile 1 = highest predicted investability among scored tracts. Not all tracts are scored — coverage reflects tracts with sufficient OZ 1.0 data.
How to influence the nomination
The submission window is open. Here's what to do:
- Review the full process in the Nomination process section above.
- Open the submission portal →
- File before the state deadline: 2026-06-30.
- Build your case: document census data, existing development assets, letters of support from partners, and community need.
- For coalition-building tactics and sample language, see how-to-advocate.
- For step-by-step nomination documentation guidance, see the Accelerator for America OZ Designation Toolkit →
Who to contact
Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
https://www.azcommerce.com/arizona-opportunity-zones/oz-20-recommendation-process/Certified CDFIs
17 certified CDFIs headquartered in Arizona. CDFI Fund certified list →
USDA Rural Development
USDA RD Arizona State Office →RCAP Regional Partner
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) →Rural LISC
Rural LISC →Native / tribal
No formal tribal consultation process has been published for Arizona's OZ 2.0 nomination. If your jurisdiction contains or is adjacent to tribal land, contact the relevant Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) or tribal government directly before submitting a nomination.
Eligible tract counts: IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 (April 6, 2026). Rural designation: Notice 2025-50, Section 4.01. Status tier last verified 2026-06-16. Full methodology.