Opportunity Zones are now permanent–so what’s next?
With new legislation going into effect in 2027, “QOZ 2.0” brings updated timelines, stricter compliance requirements and expanded incentives that will shape Opportunity Zone investing for years to come.
On the webinar, Origin Investments’ Managing Director of Acquisitions, Dave Welk, and leading consultant and attorney on Opportunity Zones, Ashley Tison have an insightful discussion on the future of Opportunity Zones and how investors can position themselves for success.
Below are some key takeaways from the webinar:
- OZ 2.0 Permanence: Opportunity Zone legislation is now permanent, with zones re-designated every 10 years.
- OZ 1.0 Still Attractive: Investors have until the end of 2026 to capture benefits from well-located legacy sites that have already seen significant gentrification, income growth and valuation growth.
- Tax Planning Benefits: Investing before 2027 may increase tax benefits by capturing potential discounts on construction-phase projects.
- Multifamily Strength: New supply is declining while demand hits record highs, driving rent growth and recovery in Sunbelt and Mountain regions.
- Origin’s Edge: With fewer OZ tracts under new rules, competition for quality sites will intensify. Origin’s proprietary suite of machine-learning models, Multilytics®, helps us pinpoint the highest-potential locations and secure the strongest opportunities.
