Virginia
Last checked 2026-06-16
607
Total eligible tracts
287
Rural eligible
152
Max designations (25%)
1
Days to federal window
Nomination process
Community input window closed 2026-04-27. The state is now in internal review.
Eligible tracts
Loading 607 eligible tracts…
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Richmond city | 35 |
| Norfolk city | 29 |
| Fairfax County | 26 |
| Prince William County | 23 |
| Newport News city | 21 |
| Henrico County | 20 |
| Portsmouth city | 19 |
| Hampton city | 17 |
| Virginia Beach city | 17 |
| Pittsylvania County | 16 |
Data context
125
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 →
2
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 →
58
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 →
472
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: Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Alexandria, Portsmouth and 239 more
ZIP codes: 23223, 23224, 23234, 23803, 23222 and 354 more
See all 244 cities and 359 ZIP codes
All cities:
Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Alexandria, Portsmouth, Henrico, Hampton, Manassas, Roanoke, Woodbridge, Petersburg, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg, Danville, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Martinsville, Charlottesville, Front Royal, Lynchburg, Hopewell, Falls Church, Coeburn, Haysi, Fairfax, Arlington, Vansant, Honaker, Wise, Harrisonburg, Spotsylvania, Grundy, Annandale, Halifax, Cedar Bluff, Bassett, Emporia, Marion, Clintwood, South Boston, Bee, Keysville, Cleveland, Prince George, Bristol, Fieldale, Galax, Saint Paul, Culpeper, Clinchco, Drakes Branch, Quantico, Dhs, Raven, Rowe, Dumfries, Rocky Mount, Pound, Pennington Gap, Pulaski, Dante, Flint Hill, Fort Belvoir, Pilgrims Knob, Mc Clure, Brodnax, Castlewood, Appalachia, Washington, Leesburg, Birchleaf, Lebanon, Lawrenceville, Triangle, Sugar Grove, Buena Vista, Norton, Staunton, Jonesville, Chesterfield, Sperryville, Oakwood, Ivanhoe, Charlotte Court House, Colonial Heights, Columbia, Oak Hall, New Church, Meherrin, Mineral, Phenix, Mitchells, Norwood, Nathalie, New Canton, Palmyra, North Tazewell, Nickelsville, Pamplin, Patrick Springs, Parksley, Onley, Pittsville, Nora, Orange, Accomac, Pounding Mill, Powhatan, Strasburg, Swords Creek, Tazewell, Temperanceville, Troy, Unionville, Vernon Hill, Wallops Island, Waverly, Waynesboro, White Plains, Whitewood, Williamsburg, Willis, Winchester, Wingina, Withams, Woodlawn, Woodville, Stevensburg, Sterling, Stanardsville, Rose Hill, Rapidan, Red House, Remington, Reston, Rice, Richlands, Ridgeway, Ringgold, Meadows Of Dan, Speedwell, Ruckersville, Rural Retreat, Rustburg, Saint Charles, Saltville, Sandston, Schuyler, Shipman, Rosedale, Hurley, Maxie, Chantilly, Breaks, Bremo Bluff, Broadford, Burgess, Burkeville, Callaway, Cartersville, Castleton, Centreville, Chester, Duffield, Chester Gap, Collinsville, Cripple Creek, Cullen, Cumberland, Davenport, Dillwyn, Disputanta, Doran, Bracey, Boston, Boissevain, Bluefield, Altavista, Amherst, Amissville, Andover, Appomattox, Arrington, Assawoman, Atkins, Atlantic, Austinville, Axton, Bandy, Bealeton, Bedford, Ben Hur, Bentonville, Big Rock, Blacksburg, Bloxom, Draper, Dungannon, Max Meadows, Keezletown, Henry, Herndon, Hillsville, Howardsville, Huntly, Alberta, Hurt, Java, Jewell Ridge, Kents Store, Ebony, La Crosse, Lancaster, Laurel Fork, Linden, Long Island, Louisa, Lyndhurst, Madison Heights, Mavisdale, Heathsville, Gretna, Greenbush, Green Bay, Esmont, Faber, Falls Mills, Farmville, Farnham, Ferrum, Fishersville, Floyd, Fork Union, Fort Blackmore, Fort Eustis, Franklin, Freeman, Fries, Gasburg, Gate City, Gladstone, Gladys, Glen Allen, Wytheville
All ZIP codes:
23223, 23224, 23234, 23803, 23222, 23504, 23607, 23666, 22191, 23434, 24112, 23225, 22903, 23505, 20109, 23608, 22311, 23704, 23707, 23231, 22630, 24016, 24012, 23860, 23669, 24256, 22407, 23602, 24540, 24501, 24230, 23605, 22408, 23237, 23220, 20110, 23805, 24260, 23324, 23294, 23219, 24656, 23462, 24541, 24017, 23508, 23510, 23228, 22041, 24293, 23701, 24614, 22304, 22309, 23702, 22003, 23606, 22802, 24609, 24225, 22312, 22904, 24504, 23452, 24283, 24333, 22204, 24226, 23075, 24228, 24354, 22401, 24055, 23502, 23847, 23875, 24201, 24019, 24592, 23227, 23518, 23517, 24089, 23947, 22193, 23513, 22701, 24217, 23661, 24558, 23663, 22801, 24273, 24277, 24279, 23834, 24269, 24266, 23703, 24263, 23453, 23320, 23325, 23551, 23523, 23920, 24216, 23511, 24151, 23923, 23832, 24220, 24224, 23664, 23455, 23454, 23451, 23868, 23937, 24237, 23503, 23601, 24301, 22807, 22030, 22031, 24416, 22044, 22908, 22902, 22060, 22134, 22747, 24375, 22172, 22192, 22740, 22306, 22627, 22405, 22553, 22551, 22026, 24401, 24639, 24631, 24646, 20175, 24634, 24350, 23038, 20111, 20598, 24651, 24148, 24605, 24606, 24620, 24649, 24607, 23966, 24612, 24139, 24013, 24613, 24603, 24133, 24088, 24622, 24641, 24078, 24637, 24054, 24060, 24120, 24627, 24599, 24102, 24628, 24630, 24091, 24067, 24602, 24586, 24597, 24343, 24245, 24374, 24250, 24251, 24370, 24368, 24360, 24352, 24271, 24272, 24239, 24330, 24324, 24322, 24280, 24281, 24282, 24316, 24312, 23959, 24244, 24380, 24202, 24562, 24588, 24215, 24311, 24581, 24577, 24572, 24569, 24565, 24563, 24557, 24381, 24554, 24553, 24218, 24523, 24522, 24521, 24517, 24502, 24382, 23963, 20106, 23958, 22938, 22712, 22713, 22716, 22729, 22733, 22734, 22741, 22749, 22803, 22832, 22901, 22922, 22937, 22939, 22642, 22952, 22960, 22963, 22968, 22969, 22971, 22973, 22974, 22980, 23022, 23027, 23040, 23055, 22657, 22640, 23084, 22209, 20113, 20120, 20122, 20151, 20164, 20170, 20176, 20177, 20178, 20191, 22035, 22042, 22194, 22302, 22623, 22305, 22315, 22350, 22402, 22403, 22406, 22432, 22460, 22473, 22503, 22567, 22601, 22610, 23060, 23093, 23954, 23831, 23488, 23501, 23509, 23515, 23529, 23604, 23609, 23612, 23630, 23665, 23670, 23804, 23821, 23842, 23459, 23845, 23851, 23856, 23857, 23890, 23893, 23901, 23919, 23922, 23934, 23936, 23942, 23950, 23466, 23442, 23117, 23273, 23123, 23139, 23150, 23185, 23229, 23230, 23232, 23235, 23238, 23249, 23255, 23260, 23261, 23284, 23421, 23297, 23298, 23301, 23302, 23303, 23308, 23321, 23323, 23337, 23357, 23415, 23416, 23418, 24657
Look up a specific tract (FFIEC) → Source: FFIEC Census Flat File 2026, joined to IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 eligible tracts.
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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 2026-04-27. Virginia 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
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) / DHCD
https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/opportunity-zones-ozCertified CDFIs
23 certified CDFIs headquartered in Virginia. CDFI Fund certified list →
USDA Rural Development
USDA RD Virginia State Office →RCAP Regional Partner
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SERCAP) →Rural LISC
Rural LISC →Native / tribal
No formal tribal consultation process has been published for Virginia's OZ 2.0 nomination. If your jurisdiction contains or is adjacent to tribal land, contact the relevant Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) or tribal government directly before submitting a nomination.
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.