Arkansas
Last checked 2026-06-16
310
Total eligible tracts
216
Rural eligible
78
Max designations (25%)
1
Days to federal window
Nomination process
The lead agency has been identified, but no public process has been published yet. Contact information is below. See how to advocate for what to do while the process develops.
Eligible tracts
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| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 45 |
| Washington County | 19 |
| Jefferson County | 13 |
| Crittenden County | 11 |
| Garland County | 11 |
| Craighead County | 10 |
| White County | 10 |
| Mississippi County | 9 |
| Sebastian County | 9 |
| Miller County | 8 |
Data context
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
227
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: Little Rock, North Little Rock, Fayetteville, Springdale, Fort Smith and 147 more
ZIP codes: 72204, 72764, 72209, 72701, 72901 and 183 more
See all 152 cities and 188 ZIP codes
All cities:
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Fayetteville, Springdale, Fort Smith, West Memphis, Hot Springs National Park, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, Jonesboro, Mabelvale, Helena, Conway, Forrest City, West Helena, Proctor, Marion, Blytheville, Hughes, Searcy, Stephens, Stamps, Mammoth Spring, Lexa, Marked Tree, Hardy, Jacksonville, Russellville, Rogers, Lepanto, Osceola, Paragould, Stuttgart, Arkadelphia, Batesville, Dumas, Crawfordsville, White Hall, Buckner, Camden, Dyess, Earle, El Dorado, Pickens, Peel, Ola, Parkin, Williford, Willisville, Winslow, Wickes, Tillar, Mc Gehee, Mellwood, Mc Neil, Marshall, Witter, Woodson, Wrightsville, Marianna, Manila, Wynne, Piggott, West Point, Pollard, Waldo, Trumann, State University, Tyronza, Van Buren, Malvern, Snow Lake, Smackover, Wabash, Scotland, Salem, West Ridge, Salado, Saint Paul, Saint Joe, Walnut Ridge, Rosston, Watson, Redfield, Ravenden, Wesley, Sparkman, Leola, Magnolia, Luxora, Frenchmans Bayou, Fordyce, Eudora, Etowah, England, Emmet, Elkins, Elaine, Edmondson, Dermott, Dell, Danville, Crumrod, Coy, Cove, Combs, Clinton, Cleveland, Clarksville, Cherry Valley, Cherokee Village, Casa, Carthage, Carlisle, Camp, Big Flat, Benton, Bassett, Ash Flat, Gillham, Glencoe, Grannis, Johnson, Lowell, Louann, Lonoke, Lewisville, Leslie, Arkansas City, Lead Hill, Lambrook, Lake City, Kingsland, Kensett, Judsonia, Joiner, Jerusalem, Griffithville, Ivan, Huntsville, Humnoke, Hoxie, Horseshoe Bend, Hope, Hindsville, Heth, Hensley, Havana, Hartman, Harrison, Harriet, Yellville
All ZIP codes:
72204, 72764, 72209, 72701, 72901, 72114, 72301, 71601, 72703, 71901, 71854, 72904, 72401, 72206, 72205, 72034, 72117, 72118, 71913, 72342, 72103, 72202, 71603, 72704, 72390, 72032, 72335, 72364, 72315, 72376, 72210, 71639, 72916, 72076, 71730, 72143, 72160, 72327, 71764, 72370, 72554, 71701, 72330, 72403, 72354, 72365, 72331, 72201, 72501, 71827, 72801, 72762, 72348, 72802, 71860, 72756, 72355, 72405, 71923, 71602, 72450, 72542, 72396, 72482, 72454, 72476, 72472, 72404, 72467, 72459, 72456, 72426, 72437, 72433, 72428, 72442, 72601, 72512, 72840, 72758, 72760, 72766, 72773, 72776, 72830, 72833, 72842, 72513, 72853, 72902, 72903, 72908, 72914, 72956, 72957, 72745, 72741, 72740, 72738, 72520, 72529, 72539, 72575, 72576, 72617, 72639, 72644, 72645, 72650, 72668, 72675, 72687, 72721, 72727, 72391, 72333, 72389, 72386, 71801, 71835, 71841, 71845, 71858, 71864, 71902, 71937, 71944, 71973, 72015, 72024, 72025, 72030, 72031, 71770, 71763, 71762, 71670, 71630, 71638, 71640, 71652, 71654, 71662, 71674, 71754, 71725, 71742, 71748, 71751, 71752, 71753, 72033, 72037, 72046, 72346, 72313, 72316, 72324, 72328, 72332, 72338, 72350, 72219, 72353, 72358, 72360, 72367, 72373, 72379, 72231, 72214, 72060, 72086, 72065, 72072, 72080, 72081, 72082, 72084, 72104, 72183, 72115, 72119, 72132, 72141, 72178, 72180, 72959
Look up a specific tract (FFIEC) → Source: FFIEC Census Flat File 2026, joined to IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 eligible tracts.
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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
No public process has been announced for Arkansas yet. See how to advocate for steps to engage the governor's office and build a coalition now, and off-list nominations for strategies available when a state hasn't opened a formal process. While waiting, the Accelerator for America OZ Designation Toolkit provides frameworks you can prepare in advance.
Who to contact
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
https://www.arkansasedc.com/community-resources/opportunity-zones(501) 682-5996
Certified CDFIs
43 certified CDFIs headquartered in Arkansas. CDFI Fund certified list →
USDA Rural Development
USDA RD Arkansas State Office →RCAP Regional Partner
Communities Unlimited →Rural LISC
Rural LISC →Native / tribal
No formal tribal consultation process has been published for Arkansas'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.