Louisiana
Last checked 2026-06-16
620
Total eligible tracts
309
Rural eligible
155
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 |
|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | 93 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 53 |
| Jefferson Parish | 50 |
| Caddo Parish | 39 |
| Lafayette Parish | 26 |
| Calcasieu Parish | 23 |
| Ouachita Parish | 21 |
| St. Landry Parish | 21 |
| Rapides Parish | 19 |
| Bossier Parish | 13 |
Data context
246
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 →
24
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 →
189
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 →
431
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: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Lafayette and 179 more
ZIP codes: 70117, 70805, 70119, 70802, 70126 and 288 more
See all 184 cities and 293 ZIP codes
All cities:
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Gretna, Slidell, Bossier City, Harvey, Westwego, Chalmette, Opelousas, Scott, Marrero, Plaquemine, Minden, Kenner, Houma, Church Point, Saint Martinville, Crowley, Hammond, Ville Platte, New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, Bogalusa, Mansfield, Metairie, Bastrop, Baker, Donaldsonville, Ruston, Duson, Rayne, Natchitoches, Ferriday, Eunice, Abbeville, Simsboro, West Monroe, Amite, Arcadia, White Castle, Greensburg, Haynesville, Homer, Carencro, Jennings, Kaplan, Buras, Rayville, Vinton, Boyce, Pineville, Mansura, Oakdale, Grand Cane, Thibodaux, Fluker, Denham Springs, Tallulah, Schriever, Starks, Springhill, Independence, Vidalia, Coushatta, Violet, Pearl River, Pointe A La Hache, Swartz, Tunica, Pine Grove, Pierre Part, Winnfield, Talisheek, Pelican, Winnsboro, Palmetto, Port Barre, Wisner, Woodworth, Tangipahoa, Zachary, Oak Ridge, Noble, Tickfaw, Ponchatoula, Port Sulphur, Saint Francisville, Princeton, Vivian, Wakefield, Ventress, Walker, Rougon, Saint James, Taylor, Roseland, Rosedale, Saint Joseph, Sulphur, Waterproof, Ringgold, Reserve, Reddell, Summerfield, Saint Landry, Vacherie, Sun, Sarepta, Lettsworth, Natalbany, Empire, Deville, Doyline, Dubach, Dulac, Effie, Elmer, Fairbanks, Delhi, Farmerville, Forest Hill, Fort Polk, Franklinton, Frierson, Garyville, Dequincy, Cullen, Napoleonville, Bunkie, Arabi, Batchelor, Belle Rose, Bernice, Bienville, Braithwaite, Bush, Covington, Campti, Center Point, Choudrant, Clayton, Cotton Valley, Cottonport, Gibsland, Gilbert, Glenmora, Mamou, Leonville, Abita Springs, Lillie, Lisbon, Livingston, Longleaf, Many, Gloster, Maringouin, Marksville, Melville, Mer Rouge, Montegut, Morgan City, Leesville, Lakeland, Lake Providence, Lake Arthur, Labadieville, Krotz Springs, Kentwood, Jarreau, Innis, Holden, Heflin, Grosse Tete, Greenwood, Gray, Grand Coteau, Grambling, Glynn, Zwolle
All ZIP codes:
70117, 70805, 70119, 70802, 70126, 70601, 71108, 70125, 70806, 71202, 70114, 70501, 70127, 71301, 70053, 70122, 71203, 70113, 71103, 71111, 70118, 70094, 70811, 70506, 70570, 71302, 70058, 70043, 70764, 70525, 71106, 70458, 71109, 71101, 71055, 71112, 70583, 70072, 70116, 70814, 71201, 71052, 70586, 70056, 70363, 70807, 70582, 70346, 70427, 70714, 70517, 70815, 71107, 70526, 71220, 70560, 70128, 71270, 70788, 71303, 70615, 70529, 71292, 70510, 71275, 70535, 70503, 70578, 70460, 70461, 70422, 70065, 71334, 70112, 70820, 70812, 71001, 71457, 70808, 70062, 70129, 70403, 70401, 70041, 71118, 70520, 70115, 70096, 70546, 70548, 70003, 70607, 70706, 70668, 71040, 70661, 70130, 71463, 71019, 70801, 70121, 70131, 71360, 70436, 70395, 70441, 70443, 71104, 71282, 71350, 70507, 70301, 70810, 71269, 71373, 71075, 71409, 71038, 70816, 71032, 71134, 71063, 71119, 71039, 71172, 71079, 71067, 71048, 71171, 71148, 71082, 71102, 71138, 71068, 71080, 71133, 71071, 71137, 70002, 71209, 71424, 71336, 71351, 71353, 71358, 71359, 71366, 71367, 71375, 71378, 71411, 71430, 71210, 71433, 71446, 71448, 71449, 71458, 71459, 71462, 71483, 71485, 71486, 71331, 71328, 71327, 71326, 71211, 71212, 71213, 71222, 71227, 71232, 71235, 71240, 71241, 71245, 71254, 71256, 71264, 71281, 71291, 71294, 71295, 71306, 71307, 71322, 71323, 71261, 70752, 71033, 70434, 70359, 70360, 70364, 70372, 70377, 70380, 70390, 70420, 70431, 70433, 70435, 70341, 70438, 70444, 70451, 70452, 70453, 70454, 70456, 70459, 70463, 70464, 70353, 70339, 70466, 70086, 70005, 70032, 70033, 70040, 70044, 70050, 70051, 70082, 70083, 70084, 70090, 70189, 70092, 70141, 70146, 70174, 70177, 70178, 70182, 70185, 70186, 70187, 70465, 70502, 71030, 70803, 70754, 70757, 70772, 70773, 70775, 70782, 70783, 70784, 70785, 70791, 70804, 70750, 70821, 70825, 70874, 70892, 71008, 71018, 71021, 71023, 71027, 71028, 70753, 70749, 70504, 70602, 70505, 70509, 70541, 70549, 70551, 70554, 70562, 70571, 70577, 70580, 70605, 70747, 70616, 70629, 70633, 70663, 70704, 70715, 70726, 70736, 70740, 70744, 71497
Look up a specific tract (FFIEC) → Source: FFIEC Census Flat File 2026, joined to IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 eligible tracts.
93
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 Louisiana 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
Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/federal-opportunity-zones800-450-8115
Certified CDFIs
101 certified CDFIs headquartered in Louisiana. CDFI Fund certified list →
USDA Rural Development
USDA RD Louisiana State Office →RCAP Regional Partner
Communities Unlimited →Rural LISC
Rural LISC →Native / tribal
No formal tribal consultation process has been published for Louisiana'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.