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Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program Nominations
Galveston
Summary
Economic development staff presented a draft resolution and prioritized list of 11 census tracts eligible for nomination under the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program to spur investment in lower-income areas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Provides capital gains tax exemptions for investors in designated zones at no direct cost to the city.
✅Who benefits
Property owners, developers, and residents in designated low-income census tracts.
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