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OZ 2.0 | State Resource

Ohio

Public process

Last checked 2026-05-05

1,032

Total eligible tracts

278

Rural eligible

258

Max designations (25%)

56

Days to nomination window

Nomination process

ODOD opened a 30-day online portal to accept local nominations in April 2026. Greater Ohio Policy Center provides technical assistance. Current OZ 1.0 designations are not automatically renewed.

State deadline: 2026-05-31

Eligible tracts

Open full map IRS appendix (XLSX) Source: EIG / IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14
County Eligible tracts
Cuyahoga County 185
Franklin County 132
Hamilton County 86
Lucas County 79
Montgomery County 61
Summit County 48
Mahoning County 38
Butler County 28
Stark County 24
Lorain County 22

How to influence the nomination

Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to Ohio will appear here once the state process is documented.

Who to contact

Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)

https://www.greaterohio.org/opportunityzones

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.