Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone for Investors & Developers
A federally designated Opportunity Zone in the heart of Onslow County — offering preferential tax treatment for qualifying investments in higher-wage jobs, housing, and commercial development.
What is an Opportunity Zone?
An Opportunity Zone is an economically distressed community where new investments may be eligible for preferential federal tax treatment. The program was created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to spur long-term private investment in designated areas.
Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone was nominated by the State of North Carolina and certified by the U.S. Treasury. It sits at the civic and commercial core of the City — adjacent to downtown, Sturgeon City, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, the New River waterfront, City Hall, the County Courthouse, and Health & Human Services.
A tour of Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone
See the zone's boundaries, key assets, and development-ready parcels, straight from the City of Jacksonville.
Why developers choose this zone
Central Location
Adjacent to downtown Jacksonville, the New River, Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, and the Jacksonville multi-modal Transportation Center.
150+ Acres Ready
More than 150 acres of undeveloped land inside the zone, alongside established neighborhoods and businesses primed for reinvestment.
Built-In Infrastructure
Water, sewer, and stormwater systems already in place — with pedestrian and vehicle connectivity throughout the district.
Established Workforce
Mature neighborhoods surround the zone, giving investors immediate access to a local labor pool and residential customer base.
Where it is on the map
Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone runs through the civic core of the City, adjacent to the New River and downtown.
Resources for developers & investors
Federal, state, and local resources for evaluating a project in Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone.