Opportunity Zones

Local governments that undertake redevelopment efforts in certain older commercial and industrial areas now qualify for a State of Georgia job credit. New or existing businesses that create two or more jobs can receive a tax credit of up to $3,500 per job. The job tax credits can be used against 100 percent of the business's income tax liability and state payroll withholding. Credits are available for these areas that are designated by Georgia's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) as Opportunity Zones. The DCA will consider designations for areas that are within or adjacent to a census block group with a 15 percent or greater poverty level.

To read more on the state's Opportunity Zone Program, please visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs' website by clicking here.

Step 1: Check the Gwinnett County Opportunity Zone map to confirm that your parcel is located within an Opportunity Zone.

Step 2: Review the Opportunity Zone requirements to ensure you are qualified.

Step 3: Complete section one of the Opportunity Zone certification form and mail to:

Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development
One Justice Square, Suite 150
446 West Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

This document will be signed and forwarded to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Step 4: Prior to claiming your tax credit, complete and mail the notice of intention to claim withholding tax benefit.

Step 5: To file for your tax credit­, complete the job tax credit form.

To find out if you are in a Gwinnett County Opportunity Zone, please view the map and list of parcels below.

Gwinnett County Opportunity Zone Map
Gwinnett Opportunity Zone Parcels
Norcross Opportunity Zone Map