Opportunity Zone NewsHour

2027 Opportunity Zone Eligible Tracts?

The IRS has published the list of census tracts eligible for nomination as 2027 Qualified Opportunity Zones... and the clock is now ticking for states to act. On this LIVE episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what this IRS release means, which tracts made the list, and what happens next in the OZ 2.0 designation process. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/04/oznh-apr-2026/ [https://opportunityzones.com/2026/04/oznh-apr-2026/]

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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 restrictions on institutional ownership of single family homes could have significant unintended consequences for the nation's housing supply. Plus, an update on the Wyoming Reserve, a live demo of the new free OZ tax benefits calculator at OpportunityZones.com, upcoming OZ Insiders events, and picks of the month. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/oznh-mar-2026/ [https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/oznh-mar-2026/]

LIVE OZ NewsHour - 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 Hagans unveil OzBot, a purpose-built chatbot trained on the actual statute, regulations, and proprietary analysis behind the program — and they put it to the test live. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/02/oznh-feb-2026/ [https://opportunityzones.com/2026/02/oznh-feb-2026/]

OZ 2.0 Tract Eligibility Data Coming Soon

New U.S. Census Bureau data that will determine OZ 2.0 eligibility is scheduled to be released on Thursday, January 29, 2026. But with a potential government shutdown looming, questions remain about whether Treasury’s official list of eligible census tracts could be delayed. On this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what the data release means for OZ 2.0. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/01/oznh-jan-2026/ [https://opportunityzones.com/2026/01/oznh-jan-2026/]

2025 Opportunity Zones Survey Results

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 break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including a thorough review of the Annual Opportunity Zones Survey Report for 2025. Show notes & episode summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/12/oznh-dec-2025/