Columbus, GA · Muscogee County
Application for Opportunity Zone Designation
This application and checklist are for local governments seeking Opportunity Zone designation and list the information and supporting materials required for submission.
What this form is
Local governments use this application to request Opportunity Zone designation. It asks for government and contact information and provides a checklist of supporting materials, including a signed cover letter, certified documents, poverty and distress documentation, and maps meeting listed requirements. The form says to include it with the application and mail the submission to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Who needs it
Local governments seeking Opportunity Zone designation use this application and checklist to assemble and submit the required information and supporting materials.
How to submit it
Include this form with the application and mail it to the Office of Economic Development, 60 Executive Park South, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. For questions, the form lists 404-679-3173.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the required cover letter is signed by each participating government’s chief executive officer, and no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Opportunity Zone Designation Application PDF.
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Complete The Information
Print the requested applicant government and contact information on the form.
- 3
Gather The Checklist Items
Include the listed cover letter, certified documents, supporting documentation, and maps that meet the stated requirements.
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Mail The Submission
Include this form with the application and mail it to the Office of Economic Development at the address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Opportunity Zone Designation Application?
- It is an application and checklist for local governments seeking Opportunity Zone designation. It lists contact information and supporting documents and map requirements for the submission.
- Who uses this application?
- Local governments requesting designation use the application. The checklist calls for a cover letter signed by the chief executive officer of each government joining the request.
- How do I submit the Opportunity Zone application?
- Include this form with the application and mail it to the Office of Economic Development, 60 Executive Park South, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
- Do I need a notary for the Opportunity Zone application?
- No. This application has no notary block. The required cover letter must be signed by each participating government’s chief executive officer; no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
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