District of Columbia
Last checked 2026-06-16
66
Total eligible tracts
0
Rural eligible
17
Max designations (25%)
1
Days to federal window
Nomination process
District of Columbia has not yet published a public nomination process as of 2026-06-16. This is common — only a minority of states had published guidance as of late April 2026. See how to advocate for steps you can take now to engage the governor's office.
Eligible tracts
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| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 66 |
Data context
10
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 →
44
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 →
55
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: Washington, North Pole
ZIP codes: 20019, 20020, 20032, 20002, 20011 and 20 more
See all 2 cities and 25 ZIP codes
All cities:
Washington, North Pole
All ZIP codes:
20019, 20020, 20032, 20002, 20011, 20010, 20001, 20009, 20012, 20017, 20242, 20318, 20319, 20536, 20528, 20593, 20244, 20029, 20090, 20066, 20042, 20024, 20018, 20003, 88888
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 District of Columbia 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
DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
https://dmped.dc.gov/page/opportunity-zones-washington-dcCertified CDFIs
18 certified CDFIs headquartered in District of Columbia. CDFI Fund certified list →
USDA Rural Development
USDA RD District of Columbia State Office →RCAP Regional Partner
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SERCAP) →Rural LISC
Rural LISC →Native / tribal
No formal tribal consultation process has been published for District of Columbia'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.