West Virginia
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Last checked 2026-05-05
207
Total eligible tracts
207
Rural eligible
52
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.
Eligible tracts
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 20 |
| Cabell County | 16 |
| Monongalia County | 12 |
| Raleigh County | 11 |
| McDowell County | 8 |
| Greenbrier County | 7 |
| Mingo County | 7 |
| Ohio County | 7 |
| Wood County | 7 |
| Harrison County | 6 |
How to influence the nomination
Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to West Virginia will appear here once the state process is documented.
Who to contact
West Virginia Department of Economic Development
https://westvirginia.gov/category/wv-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.