Delaware
Last checked 2026-06-16
61
Total eligible tracts
22
Rural eligible
25
Max designations (25%)
1
Days to federal window
Nomination process
Community input window closed 2026-05-15. The state is now in internal review.
Eligible tracts
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| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| New Castle County | 39 |
| Sussex County | 14 |
| Kent 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 →
6
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 →
38
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: Wilmington, New Castle, Newark, Dover, Bridgeville and 13 more
ZIP codes: 19801, 19720, 19802, 19805, 19901 and 27 more
See all 18 cities and 32 ZIP codes
All cities:
Wilmington, New Castle, Newark, Dover, Bridgeville, Milton, Millsboro, Milford, Bear, Georgetown, Lincoln, Lewes, Magnolia, Laurel, Felton, Ellendale, Cheswold, Seaford
All ZIP codes:
19801, 19720, 19802, 19805, 19901, 19702, 19968, 19966, 19963, 19960, 19947, 19933, 19904, 19701, 19713, 19808, 19809, 19711, 19715, 19962, 19716, 19958, 19956, 19726, 19943, 19941, 19936, 19803, 19804, 19903, 19807, 19973
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
The state submission window closed 2026-05-15. Delaware is in internal review. Monitor the lead agency's page for draft recommendations. The Accelerator for America OZ Designation Toolkit remains useful for preparing documentation that may inform the state's internal review.
Who to contact
Certified CDFIs
3 certified CDFIs headquartered in Delaware. CDFI Fund certified list →
USDA Rural Development
USDA RD Delaware State Office →RCAP Regional Partner
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SERCAP) →Rural LISC
Rural LISC →Native / tribal
Delaware has no federally recognized tribes. Sussex County (14 eligible tracts) sits within the historic Nanticoke homeland; the Nanticoke Indian Association and the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware are both state-recognized organizations with cultural interests in Sussex County tracts. No formal tribal consultation protocol has been published by DSB. If nominating a Sussex County tract, consider reaching out to these groups before submitting.
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.