Indiana nominates 126 tracts for the next Opportunity Zone cycle

Indiana has nominated 126 census tracts for the 2027–2036 Opportunity Zone designation cycle, creating a new map of areas the state wants to position for private investment.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s September 25 announcement says the submission reaches all 15 state economic-development regions, parts of 61 cities or towns and 47 counties. It includes 42 rural tracts.

The nominations have been submitted to the U.S. Department of Treasury. The state says the new cycle would run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2036, after federal certification and designation.

A nominated location should therefore be distinguished from a confirmed designation. This announcement does not establish that a particular development has obtained financing, approvals or an infrastructure allocation.

For local development teams, the map can start a more grounded conversation about what a site needs. Transport access, utility capacity and the sequence of public improvements will affect whether a private project is deliverable.

Incentive geography works best when paired with a visible capital plan and a clear ownership structure for enabling works. A location on a map cannot by itself close those gaps.

The next evidence point is Treasury’s designation decision. Developers and local agencies can use the nomination period to assess project readiness while keeping the status of the federal review clear.

Reporting source: Indiana Economic Development Corporation, September 25, 2026. Sources reviewed September 30, 2026. Delivery implications are Infraday analysis.

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