42 Opportunity Zones in this county. Part of Maryland, 149 current zones.
Current Opportunity Zones
42
Designated through December 31, 2028
OZ 2.0 Zones (2027 to 2036)
38
Designated by Treasury. Effective January 1, 2027.
Rural Eligible
0
Rural tracts in the eligible pool. Rural funds can earn a 30% basis increase.
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6 current zones in this county are not eligible for OZ 2.0. New property acquired in them after December 31, 2026 generally will not qualify. See them on the map.
This map opens on the official 2027 designated Baltimore city Opportunity Zones (deep blue), effective January 1, 2027, from the list Treasury published November 5, 2026. Use the Layers panel to see the original 2018 zones (gold, in effect through December 31, 2028), both maps together, or the non-final eligible pool. On the 2027 view, the rural toggle shows only tracts marked Rural on the official list. See every designated Maryland tract on the 2027 list.
Baltimore City has 42 designated Qualified Opportunity Zones spanning neighborhoods across West Baltimore, East Baltimore, South Baltimore, and the city's industrial waterfront. Baltimore's OZ footprint covers some of the most deeply distressed urban communities in the Mid-Atlantic, many of which sit adjacent to world-class anchor institutions including Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Morgan State University.
Baltimore's OZ investment landscape has been shaped by the city's combination of severe population loss and disinvestment alongside extraordinary institutional assets. Major investment themes include workforce housing and adaptive reuse of historic rowhouse stock; industrial and mixed-use projects in the Port Covington and Westport waterfront zones; and anchor institution-adjacent commercial and residential development near Hopkins and UMMC campuses.
What is an Opportunity Zone census tract?
Each Opportunity Zone is defined at the census tract level by the U.S. Census Bureau. Investors must deploy eligible capital gains into a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) that invests in property or businesses within these designated tract boundaries. The tract GEOID numbers listed above identify each designated zone in Baltimore city.
How do I invest in Baltimore city Opportunity Zones?
Investments must be made through a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF). Capital gains must be reinvested within 180 days of the gain recognition event. Consult a qualified tax advisor to determine your eligibility and structure your investment. You can also visit our Find OZ Help page to connect with an OZ specialist.