17 Opportunity Zones in this county. Part of North Carolina, 252 current zones.
Current Opportunity Zones
17
Designated through December 31, 2028
OZ 2.0 Zones (2027 to 2036)
13
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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4 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 Mecklenburg 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 North Carolina tract on the 2027 list.
Mecklenburg County has 17 designated Qualified Opportunity Zones concentrated in Charlotte neighborhoods including West Charlotte, Hidden Valley, Enderly Park, Grier Heights, and areas on the city's north and east sides. Charlotte's OZ footprint spans communities that have historically been separated from the city's prosperity, neighborhoods positioned to benefit from Charlotte's sustained growth as one of the fastest-growing large cities in the Southeast.
Charlotte's OZ investment landscape has been shaped by the city's emergence as the second-largest banking center in the United States, a growing technology and fintech ecosystem, and intense housing demand pressure across the metro. Multifamily housing and mixed-use development have been the dominant OZ asset classes, with strong activity near LYNX Blue Line light rail stations in OZ-eligible corridors.
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 Mecklenburg County.
How do I invest in Mecklenburg 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.