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opportunity zones city of palmdale m m
Palmdale has six designated Opportunity Zones that incorporate
approximately 17 percent of the total city population. These o o
designated Census Tract zones let businesses invest for a
Los Angeles County valuable tax benefit. Investments made by individuals through g g
special funds in these Opportunity Zones defer or eliminate r r
Supervisor Barger is a partner to many chambers of commerce federal taxes on capital gains.
across the Fifth District and greatly appreciates the invaluable a a
connection they provide to the private sector. To overcome Palmdale also enjoys its own Foreign Trade Zone #191 that
bureaucratic hurdles and red tape, Supervisor Barger introduced offers key advantages to businesses involved in international p P
two motions this year that reduced barriers to help businesses trade. Palmdale’s FTZ allows for expansion to neighboring areas h h
looking to contract with the county. of the AV, the Santa Clarita region and San Fernando Valley and
currently includes nearly 1,500 acres of industrial property. i i
Supervisor Barger is also working to implement initiatives that Thanks to this zone, you can often differ or eliminate tariffs and
can help owners of small businesses open, relocate, or expand duties paid on imported goods until they are sold. This allows c c
in Los Angeles County, as well as supporting job growth and improved cash flow and better management of inventories while s s
housing availability. Businesses of all sizes continue to face adding value to goods.
regulatory hurdles when applying for permits with county
departments. Often, these barriers are too great for small
businesses to navigate and overcome She has directed several
county departments, including the Department of Regional
Planning and Public Works, to engage impacted stakeholders
to review the existing land development permitting process,
identify bottlenecks and look for areas to improve the technical,
operational and cultural aspects of the process.

greater tehachapi valley

The City of Tehachapi (Census Tract 61) is a qualified
opportunity zone. This has led to several private investments
and re-investments over the last several years. Residential
construction and commercial development/purchases are being
city of lancaster leveraged due to this designation.
Lancaster has over 4,000 acres of Opportunity Zones, with
unique redevelopment or new development options. All zoning
types are represented, so there is ample room for various
developments. Lancaster’s OZs include:
Downtown Lancaster: The epicenter of arts, culture,
entertainment and dining in Lancaster, the downtown district
offers commercial and residential uses in a Main Street setting.
Transit-Oriented District: Located adjacent to the Metrolink,
this area is prime for walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented
developments near the heart of downtown Lancaster.
Medical Main Street: Anchored by a new, state-of-the-art
Antelope Valley Medical Center facility, the district offers
100 vacant acres. Medical offices, residential, hospitality and
commercial retailers will come together in this integrated,
mixed-use, healthy lifestyle hub.
Parkway Village: Envisioned for the young professional,
this area is ripe for high-density, mixed-use developments, california city
encompassing a variety of housing stock and quality-of-life
amenities. The City’s centrally located Federal Opportunity Zone is zoned
Sierra: Located along Sierra Highway, there are residential, for commercial development. The zone is ideally situated for a
potential hotel, golf course housing development, retail, anchor
commercial, and industrial development opportunities.
grocery store and restaurants. This zone and other locations in
the City can be eligible for multiple incentives.

city of ridgecrest
Opportunity Zones can be utilized to fund a wide array of
community-supported projects from renewable energy to
affordable housing. The City of Ridgecrest has a qualified
opportunity zone in Census Tract 53 which allows zoning for
developments including: residential; general/service commercial;
professional office; light industrial; civic/institutional; and
recreation/school/public uses.
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