The OBBBA has turned Opportunity Zones from a short-term experiment into a long-term strategy. For investors, the changes mean fewer zones to choose from, stronger incentives for rural projects, and more reporting to ensure accountability.
At Davis Capital Management, we can help you evaluate these shifts, identify the right opportunities, and build a strategy that keeps your portfolio aligned with both your goals and the new rules.
Opportunity Zones were created in 2017 to channel private investment into economically distressed communities. Investors received three major tax incentives:
But the program had limits: the sunset date loomed in 2026, zone eligibility criteria were broad, and uneven results drew criticism about whether capital was truly reaching the communities most in need.
The OBBBA made several sweeping reforms that reshape Opportunity Zones going forward:
The OBBBA has turned Opportunity Zones from a short-term experiment into a long-term strategy. For investors, the changes mean fewer zones to choose from, stronger incentives for rural projects, and more reporting to ensure accountability. With new rules and deadlines approaching in 2026 and 2027, now is the time to revisit your portfolio strategy.
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