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Delaware Opportunity Zones


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Delaware is filled with Opportunity.



Whether you are looking for mixed-use, multi-family, affordable/attainable housing, commercial rental, owner-occupied, energy, transportation, infrastructure, social impact or traditional projects, Delaware has options for you within our 25 Qualified Opportunity Zones.







Why Delaware?



Delaware Conforms:

Delaware conforms to the Federal Opportunity Zone program. Our tax forms begin with your Federal Adjusted Gross Income.




Delaware is Fiscally Responsible:

All three major credit rating agencies have awarded Delaware with a ‘AAA’ Bond Rating for over 17 years.




Delaware Reduces Friction:

Delaware’s state and local governments work together to fast-track permitting and licensing. That means projects move forward.



Delaware Works:

Delaware complements a highly skilled workforce with customized training programs to meet the demands of existing and emerging businesses.



Delaware Stacks Up:

Delaware and many of the local communities offer stackable tax credits and incentives to complement your investment in a Qualified Opportunity Zone.



Delaware Opportunity Zone Map Graphic

Fast Facts



Designed as revitalization program in economically distressed areas






Taxpayers receive preferential tax treatment






97,254: Total Population Living in Delaware's 25 Opportunity Zones. (35 Million People are living Opportunity Zones acrss the country)






11: Total number of Opportunity Zones that include Downtown Development districts (DDD)






20: Number of Brownfield Redevelopment sites.

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Opportunity Zones Map


View important information about each of the Opportunity Zones, including census track details, brownfield locations within the zones, other incentive programs that may be available like Downtown Development Districts, demographic information like population, labor participation rate, education, and more. Use the map to browse each of the zones.

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Delaware conforms to the federal tax treatment of Opportunity Zone benefits. As such exclusions or reductions from income will flow through to the Delaware return.
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