Qualified Opportunity Zones

Qualified Opportunity Zones This feature layer, utilizing data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, depicts all Qualified Opportunity Zones in the United States. Per IRS, "Opportunity Zones are an economic development tool that allows people to invest in distressed areas in the United States. Their purpose is to spur economic growth and job creation in low-income communities while providing tax benefits to investors. Opportunity Zones were created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public Law No. 115-97). Thousands of low-income communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories are designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones. Taxpayers can invest in these zones through Qualified Opportunity Funds." Chicago, Illinois Opportunity Zones Data currency: December 14, 2018 Data source: Opportunity Zones Resources Data modification: None For more information: Opportunity Now For feedback, please contact: [e-mail] Community Development Financial Institutions Per CDFI, "The CDFI Fund was created for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization and community development through investment in and assistance to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)."