South Carolina
Last checked 2026-06-16
445
Total eligible tracts
326
Rural eligible
112
Max designations (25%)
1
Days to federal window
Nomination process
Community input window closed 2026-06-15. The state is now in internal review.
Eligible tracts
Loading 445 eligible tracts…
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Richland County | 39 |
| Greenville County | 32 |
| Spartanburg County | 25 |
| Charleston County | 22 |
| Orangeburg County | 21 |
| Horry County | 19 |
| Anderson County | 18 |
| Aiken County | 17 |
| Berkeley County | 15 |
| Florence County | 15 |
Data context
84
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 →
12
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 →
62
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 →
307
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: Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, North Charleston, Spartanburg and 197 more
ZIP codes: 29611, 29203, 29605, 29405, 29624 and 259 more
See all 202 cities and 264 ZIP codes
All cities:
Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, North Charleston, Spartanburg, Anderson, Rock Hill, Orangeburg, Myrtle Beach, Chester, Sumter, Georgetown, Hanahan, Summerville, Saint Stephen, Conway, Darlington, Laurens, Florence, Richburg, Ladson, Gaston, Marion, Beaufort, Moncks Corner, Bennettsville, Aiken, Batesburg, Saint George, Greer, Hartsville, Lexington, Mullins, Starr, Piedmont, Yemassee, Belton, Bonneau, Union, Goose Creek, Graniteville, Ridgeland, Lancaster, Johnston, Great Falls, Nichols, Greenwood, Reevesville, Seabrook, Harleyville, Neeses, Saluda, Hollywood, Pelion, Iva, Gaffney, Lynchburg, Latta, Loris, Rembert, Holly Hill, York, Smoaks, West Columbia, Clinton, Vance, Wagener, Walterboro, Warrenville, Cameron, Branchville, Cross, Williston, Boiling Springs, Blackstock, Bishopville, Winnsboro, Andrews, Timmonsville, North Augusta, Dillon, Dorchester, Edgefield, Easley, Eutawville, Springfield, Edgemoor, Fort Lawn, Startex, Rains, Shaw Afb, Norway, Pinewood, Pineville, Whitmire, Pineland, Pageland, Pamplico, Pickens, Pendleton, Ravenel, Windsor, Parris Island, Society Hill, Simpsonville, Woodruff, Sheldon, Wellford, Scranton, Wedgefield, Santee, Tatum, Tillman, Salley, Travelers Rest, Saint Matthews, Saint Helena Island, Trenton, Troy, Russellville, Swansea, Ruffin, Una, Slater, Sellers, Varnville, Ridge Spring, Sharon, Ward, Ridgeway, Abbeville, North, Early Branch, Conestee, Coosawhatchie, Cordesville, Cordova, Coward, Duncan, Effingham, Cleveland, Ehrhardt, Elko, Elliott, Elloree, Estill, Fountain Inn, Clio, Clemson, Gloverville, Camden, Bamberg, Beech Island, Bethune, Blenheim, Bowman, Buffalo, Carlisle, Chesnee, Cassatt, Catawba, Central, Chappells, Charleston Afb, Cheraw, Garnett, Gray Court, Ninety Six, Manning, Leesville, Liberty, Lobeco, Lodge, Luray, Lyman, Marietta, Lamar, Mayesville, Mc Coll, Monetta, Mountville, Nesmith, Newberry, Adams Run, Lake City, Green Sea, Honea Path, Gresham, Grover, Hamer, Heath Springs, Hemingway, Hilton Head Island, Horatio, Kingstree, Huger, Irmo, Jamestown, Johnsonville, Kershaw, Kinards, Langley
All ZIP codes:
29611, 29203, 29605, 29405, 29624, 29406, 29730, 29115, 29601, 29303, 29204, 29706, 29210, 29621, 29617, 29150, 29440, 29577, 29410, 29506, 29526, 29571, 29479, 29201, 29512, 29360, 29205, 29461, 29223, 29053, 29729, 29456, 29209, 29501, 29486, 29006, 29550, 29208, 29445, 29301, 29306, 29431, 29418, 29532, 29403, 29153, 29477, 29945, 29801, 29073, 29651, 29673, 29684, 29829, 29627, 29625, 29720, 29906, 29936, 29574, 29379, 29832, 29824, 29437, 29803, 29565, 29841, 29448, 29432, 29851, 29853, 29902, 29940, 29436, 29714, 29449, 29745, 29471, 29536, 29712, 29655, 29650, 29646, 29481, 29640, 29488, 29609, 29510, 29607, 29581, 29569, 29485, 29163, 29325, 29055, 29161, 29164, 29048, 29170, 29180, 29146, 29138, 29080, 29316, 29014, 29030, 29059, 29118, 29340, 29128, 29010, 29123, 29107, 29067, 29626, 29704, 29690, 29671, 29069, 29063, 29683, 29105, 29062, 29630, 29681, 29070, 29636, 29104, 29649, 29644, 29645, 29102, 29635, 29648, 29631, 29082, 29666, 29081, 29652, 29721, 29654, 29657, 29661, 29670, 29370, 29728, 29926, 29018, 29905, 29912, 29916, 29918, 29920, 29922, 29928, 29856, 29931, 29932, 29934, 29009, 29941, 29943, 29944, 29861, 29020, 29058, 29039, 29731, 29112, 29732, 29742, 29047, 29046, 29805, 29826, 29848, 29828, 29037, 29032, 29834, 29031, 29842, 29847, 29108, 29606, 29620, 29468, 29447, 29220, 29218, 29450, 29453, 29217, 29212, 29470, 29290, 29211, 29475, 29476, 29206, 29178, 29169, 29168, 29240, 29302, 29505, 29407, 29378, 29365, 29385, 29388, 29355, 29404, 29341, 29334, 29434, 29412, 29415, 29419, 29420, 29426, 29323, 29321, 29166, 29516, 29113, 29589, 29130, 29578, 29579, 29580, 29129, 29583, 29588, 29591, 29137, 29592, 29593, 29594, 29125, 29377, 29610, 29116, 29135, 29570, 29520, 29541, 29525, 29160, 29527, 29530, 29154, 29152, 29540, 29545, 29142, 29546, 29547, 29551, 29554, 29555, 29556, 29560, 29003
Look up a specific tract (FFIEC) → Source: FFIEC Census Flat File 2026, joined to IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 eligible tracts.
88
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
The state submission window closed 2026-06-15. South Carolina is in internal review. Monitor the lead agency's page for draft recommendations. The Accelerator for America OZ Designation Toolkit remains useful for preparing documentation that may inform the state's internal review.
Who to contact
South Carolina Department of Commerce (SC Commerce)
https://www.sccommerce.com/opportunity-zoneCertified CDFIs
21 certified CDFIs headquartered in South Carolina. CDFI Fund certified list →
USDA Rural Development
USDA RD South Carolina State Office →RCAP Regional Partner
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SERCAP) →Rural LISC
Rural LISC →Native / tribal
The Catawba Indian Nation is a federally recognized tribe with a reservation in York County, South Carolina. York County is in the Greenville-Charlotte metro area; if eligible tracts exist in or near York County, contact the Catawba Nation tribal government (catawbaindian.com) before submitting a nomination. SC Commerce has not published a tribal consultation protocol for the OZ 2.0 process.
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.