Pennsylvania
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Last checked 2026-05-05
866
Total eligible tracts
274
Rural eligible
217
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.
Phased timeline published: spring 2026 stakeholder engagement, summer 2026 draft map, early fall 2026 state submission. Five priority sectors: housing, industrial sites, main street, rural, innovation. Webinars and public input method forthcoming.
Eligible tracts
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 218 |
| Allegheny County | 97 |
| Delaware County | 43 |
| Luzerne County | 39 |
| Westmoreland County | 28 |
| Lehigh County | 27 |
| Erie County | 26 |
| Berks County | 25 |
| Lackawanna County | 21 |
| Dauphin County | 18 |
How to influence the nomination
Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to Pennsylvania will appear here once the state process is documented.
Who to contact
Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/federal-funding-opportunities/qualified-opportunity-zones/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.