# Treasury and HUD Advance Opportunity Zone Housing

Treasury is supporting implementation of an expanded federal Opportunity Zones tax incentive, while HUD plans to provide resources encouraging housing construction in designated low-income areas. A 2026 Treasury analysis reports that the program has attracted $112 billion in investment since its creation; the cited coverage also notes criticism that some subsidized projects may have proceeded without the tax benefit. No solicitation, contract, or specific funding opportunity has been announced, so this is a program development rather than an active procurement opportunity.

- Housing developers and contractors may find potential work as HUD issues the planned guidance and program resources; review those materials when available to determine how projects and procurement opportunities may be affected.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the tax incentive and planned HUD resources from a direct government award: the signal identifies no contract value, solicitation, or submission deadline.
- The reported investment volume indicates substantial private capital activity in Opportunity Zones, but the cited criticism makes the incentive’s additional effect on project development an important consideration for business planning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury)
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)