Opportunity zone designations
Summary
The county could only recommend three of four finalist census tracts to the state for the new federal Opportunity Zone program, which offers big capital-gains tax breaks to investors who develop in distressed areas. Chino Valley lost out despite being the county's fastest-growing area, though the county will lobby the state to add it if a slot opens.
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost — the payoff is potential private investment in housing, retail, and industry over the next decade.
Developers and investors in the three chosen tracts get federal tax incentives; residents could see new housing, jobs, and retail.
Chino Valley loses a decade-long investment incentive despite posting 30% of the county's recent growth.
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Yavapai County backs 2 Verde Valley Opportunity Zone 2.0 tracts
Yavapai County backs 2 Verde Valley Opportunity Zone 2.0 tracts Journalaz.com
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA-2026 — June 17, 2026
The county could only recommend three of four finalist census tracts to the state for the new federal Opportunity Zone program, which offers big capital-gains tax breaks to investors who develop in distressed areas. Chino Valley lost out despite being the county's fastest-growing area, though the county will lobby the state to add it if a slot opens.
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