Connecticut
Last checked 2026-06-16
243
Total eligible tracts
30
Rural eligible
61
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 |
|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 72 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 41 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 40 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 32 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 25 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 17 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 7 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 5 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 4 |
Data context
87
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 →
0
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 →
0
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 →
209
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 →
Look up a specific tract (FFIEC) → Source: FFIEC Census Flat File 2026, joined to IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 eligible tracts.
40
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 Connecticut 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
Connecticut Dept. of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Services/Business-Development/Tax-Incentives/Opportunity-Zones(860) 280-8710
Certified CDFIs
12 certified CDFIs headquartered in Connecticut. CDFI Fund certified list →
USDA Rural Development
USDA RD Connecticut State Office →RCAP Regional Partner
RCAP Solutions →Rural LISC
Rural LISC →Native / tribal
No formal tribal consultation process has been published for Connecticut'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.