OZ NewsHour
House Flushes Warren's BTR Poison Pill: Big Win For OZs
For months, a single provision in a popular bipartisan housing bill threatened to wipe out build-to-rent as a viable Opportunity Zone strategy. Last week, the U.S. House flushed it. The amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act strips the 7-
The List of 2027 Opportunity Zone Eligible Tracts
The IRS has published its official list of census tracts eligible for nomination as 2027 Qualified Opportunity Zones — and the clock is now ticking for states to act. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down Revenue Procedure 2026-14, walk
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act & Opportunity Zones
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has advanced in the Senate with 89 yes votes — and it explicitly touches Opportunity Zones. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what's in the bill, what it means for OZ investors, and why its restr
OZ NewsHour For February 2026
A new AI tool built specifically for Opportunity Zones is here — and it may change how investors, fund managers, and advisors navigate the transition from OZ 1.0 to OZ 2.0. In this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hag
OZ 2.0 Tract Eligibility Data Coming Soon
Update 1/30/2026: The new ACS data is out, and we have finished crunching the numbers. Click here for our analysis of OZ 2.0 eligible tracts. New U.S. Census Bureau data that will determine OZ 2.0 eligibility is scheduled to be released on
The Coming Opportunity Zone Investment Surge
New survey data indicates a likely surge in Opportunity Zone investing in 2027. What else is coming down the pike? Plus, the long-awaited 2025 OZ Holiday Gift Guide! On this month's episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans bre
The Best OZ 2.0 Resources
A new era of Opportunity Zone development is on the horizon. Plus, OZ Insiders is hosting a private networking dinner in Las Vegas next month, and you're invited! On this month's episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break
OZ Insiders Hits A Major Milestone
Fueled by the momentum of Opportunity Zones 2.0, the OZ industry is surging into the final months of 2025 with record participation, a new rural map, and a wave of upcoming events. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news a
A Perfect Storm For Opportunity Zones?
With many major asset classes at or near all-time highs, is a perfect storm brewing for Opportunity Zone investing? Plus, a recap of recent Opportunity Zone events, and a preview of upcoming events. .embed-container { position: relative; pa
Which Opportunity Zones Are Active In 2027?
What happens when OZ 1.0 and OZ 2.0 collide? On this edition of OZ NewsHour, Andy Hagans and Jimmy Atkinson explain the unique 2027–2028 overlap, how long the original tracts remain active, and why the next phase of Opportunity Zones may be
Will The Senate Make Opportunity Zones Permanent?
The U.S. Senate has released draft legislation that could make Opportunity Zones a permanent part of the tax code. In this special OZ NewsHour edition of the podcast, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what’s in the Senate’s proposal
OZ 2.0 Bill Heads To The Senate
The House has passed their OZ 2.0 bill as part of budget reconciliation. The bill now heads to the Senate. How should the Senate address OZ 2.0 and what are the next steps for doing so? Plus, several key Opportunity Zone investing events ar
Budget Reconciliation Begins: A Green Light For New OZ Legislation
Budget reconciliation is underway, and new Opportunity Zone legislation now officially has a green light to move forward. Plus, Novogradac has released new QOF survey data, and OZ Insiders is gearing up to host a networking dinner in Los An
Trump's Big Budget Win Lifts Opportunity Zone Outlook
Trump's recent budget win has sparked renewed enthusiasm for new Opportunity Zones legislation in 2025. Plus, OZ Pitch Day attracted a record audience, proving the program's growing popularity among investors. .embed-container { position: r
Trump Says Opportunity Zones Are #1
President Donald J. Trump just said that Opportunity Zones are "probably the number one economic development project ever." Plus, two more OZ champions join the Administration, and Jimmy highlights the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda. .embed-c
OZ NewsHour: Trump's First Week Back In The White House
As Trump's second Administration began last week, the OZ industry's lobbying effort kicked into high gear, with op-eds, articles, letters and more. Plus: Jimmy shows off his new studio (with a minor technical glitch), and Andy tips his cap
OZ NewsHour: Trump Won. What's Next For Opportunity Zones?
Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the Presidential election. Does that mean an OZ extension is a "lock"? Plus: Jimmy provides a recap of the 2024 Novogradac Opportunity Zones Summit, and the team at OpportunityZones.com has released a
OZ NewsHour: Election 2024 Special Episode
It's the final episode of OZ NewsHour before the 2024 presidential election, and Jimmy and Andy are providing special coverage of this pivotal moment. Plus: Caliber announces a "first" in the OZ industry, and Pinnacle Partners capitalizes o
OZ NewsHour: Introducing The Brand New OpportunityZones.com
OpportunityDb has rebranded as OpportunityZones.com. Plus: the Fed's lower interest rates may spur renewed interest in OZ investing, Jimmy tours a precious metals vault in an Opportunity Zone, and the U.S. Navy turns to an OZ fund to expand
OZ NewsHour: Opportunity Zones Go Mainstream
The New York Times recently featured the Opportunity Zones program, and the paper's coverage was surprisingly balanced (headline notwithstanding). Plus: Novogradac announces that 185,000 homes have been built with QOFs, and Jimmy announces
OZ NewsHour: A Political Earthquake For Opportunity Zones?
Kamala Harris is the new Democratic nominee for President, but does she hate Opportunity Zones? Plus: Polymarket believes President Trump is still favored to win the election, and Capital Square prepares to open yet another OZ building. .em
OZ NewsHour: Will Opportunity Zones Make A Comeback?
According to Novogradac's poll of experts, an OZ program extension would likely spur an avalanche of new investment activity. Plus: Inland's Keith Lampi provides insights on the self storage sector, and Capital Square launches their ninth O
OZ NewsHour: Congress Takes A Field Trip To OZs
Congress' powerful Ways and Means Committee recently took a field trip to Erie, Pennsylvania to talk about Opportunity Zones. Plus: Jimmy recently availed himself of an OZ Open Bar, and the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda is shaping up to be a
OZ NewsHour: The OZ Home Building Boom, & A Meetup In Chicago
Novogradac has announced a staggering number of homes that Qualified Opportunity Funds have helped to finance, detailed in a new report. Plus: Big OZ development news from Urban Catalyst in San Jose, and Driftwood Capital in Miami. .embed-c
OZ NewsHour: Announcing The Opportunity Zones Blueprint
OpportunityDb founder Jimmy Atkinson has announced his new premium, flagship workshop for Opportunity Zone investors... and it's a barn-burner. Plus: Hollywood takes a trip to "OZ, Oklahoma", and the OZ program passes its first "check-up."
OZ NewsHour: OZ Pitch Day Is Almost Here
The OpportunityDb team prepares for the first OZ Pitch Day of 2024, and it's going to be one for the record books. Plus: Jimmy's breaks down the recent data from Novogradac, with emphasis on two "headline" numbers. .embed-container { positi
OZ NewsHour: Congress Has Work To Do
Coni Rathbone pens an incisive op-ed that advocates for OZ reform legislation, but she reaches a somewhat pessimistic conclusion. Plus: Andy plays a wild game of "what if," if Sen. Tim Scott were to be elected Vice President (and what that
OZ NewsHour: GTIS Goes Big With Industrial
GTIS Partners has announced a joint venture with Collett Industrial, and it's a big one. Plus: Rep. Mike Kelly sings the praises of the OZ program, and Jimmy rings in the new year with a tip of his party cap. .embed-container { position: re
OZ NewsHour: Caliber's Pickleball Play, & The OZ Holiday Gift Guide
Jimmy and Andy go LIVE with their 2023 OZ Gift Guide… for that “special Opportunity Zone someone” in your life! Plus: Caliber promotes a premier pickleball project, and Revitate celebrates breaking ground in Albuquerque. .embed-container {
OZ NewsHour: Legislative Updates & More
Jimmy Atkinson returns from the Novogradac 2023 Fall Opportunity Zones Summit with some interesting insights on potential "reform and extend" legislation. Plus: Nest and Capital Square celebrate some OZ wins, and we cover the launch of the