New Jersey
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Last checked 2026-05-05
516
Total eligible tracts
37
Rural eligible
129
Max designations (25%)
56
Days to nomination 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
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Essex County | 114 |
| Hudson County | 82 |
| Passaic County | 54 |
| Camden County | 35 |
| Union County | 35 |
| Middlesex County | 34 |
| Mercer County | 30 |
| Ocean County | 30 |
| Atlantic County | 25 |
| Bergen County | 20 |
How to influence the nomination
Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to New Jersey will appear here once the state process is documented.
Who to contact
NJ Dept. of Community Affairs (DCA) / NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
https://nj.gov/governor/njopportunityzones/Eligible tract counts: IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 (April 6, 2026). Rural designation: Notice 2025-50, Section 4.01. Status tier last verified 2026-05-05. Full methodology.