94 Opportunity Zones in this county. Part of Michigan, 288 current zones.
Current Opportunity Zones
94
Designated through December 31, 2028
OZ 2.0 Zones (2027 to 2036)
65
Designated by Treasury. Effective January 1, 2027.
Rural Eligible
1
Rural tracts in the eligible pool. Rural funds can earn a 30% basis increase.
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41 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 Wayne County 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 Michigan tract on the 2027 list.
Wayne County has 94 designated Qualified Opportunity Zones, with the overwhelming majority located within the city of Detroit. Detroit's OZ footprint spans neighborhoods across the east side, west side, and far reaches of the city, including areas experiencing rapid gentrification adjacent to Midtown and Downtown, as well as deeply distressed communities further from the urban core.
Detroit's OZ investment landscape is one of the most discussed in the national program. Major investment themes include adaptive reuse of historic industrial buildings, workforce and market-rate multifamily housing, and mixed-use development in neighborhoods proximate to Midtown, Corktown, and the city's growing technology and creative economy. Ford Motor Company's Michigan Central Station campus in Corktown, adjacent to OZ-eligible areas, has catalyzed significant surrounding investment activity.
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 Wayne County.
How do I invest in Wayne County 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.