North Carolina
Public process
Last checked 2026-05-05
807
Total eligible tracts
431
Rural eligible
202
Max designations (25%)
56
Days to nomination window
Nomination process
Public feedback deadline June 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Submissions via Excel form emailed to OZ-Feedback@commerce.nc.gov. Three published scoring criteria: Business Development & Job Creation, Strategic Local Revitalization, Pathways to Housing. ArcGIS mapping tool available.
State deadline: 2026-06-07
Eligible tracts
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | 74 |
| Guilford County | 45 |
| Wake County | 40 |
| Gaston County | 33 |
| Cumberland County | 31 |
| Robeson County | 31 |
| Forsyth County | 27 |
| Durham County | 23 |
| Johnston County | 21 |
| Pitt County | 18 |
How to influence the nomination
Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to North Carolina will appear here once the state process is documented.
Who to contact
North Carolina Department of Commerce
https://www.commerce.nc.gov/data-tools-reports/opportunity-zones-north-carolina(919) 814-4600
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.