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HUBZone program | U.S. Small Business Administration The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses in historically underutilized business zones.
It also gives preferential consideration to those businesses in full and open competition. Joining the HUBZone program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts . HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions.
HUBZone-certified businesses can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs they qualify for.
HUBZone program qualifications To qualify for the HUBZone program, your business must: Be a small business according to SBA size standards Be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, a Community Development Corporation, an agricultural cooperative, an Alaska Native corporation, a Native Hawaiian organization, or an Indian tribe Have its principal office located in a HUBZone * Have at least 35% of its employees living in a HUBZone * You can find the full qualification criteria in Title 13 Part 126 Subpart B of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
Check the HUBZone map to determine whether your principal office and employees are located in a HUBZone. Learn how to navigate the HUBZone map , or about the different types of HUBZone Designations . HUBZone designation updates Every five years, the HUBZone program is required to update the HUBZone designations to ensure the program continues to serve the communities that are most in need of assistance.
Most areas stay the same, but some do change. The map was last updated in 2023.
Please note that the map is next due for updates: At some point in 2026, to reflect expiring Redesignated Areas, and throughout any year to reflect new and expiring Governor-designated covered areas and Qualified Disaster Areas as appropriate In July 2028 to reflect changes to Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and Qualified Non-Metropolitan Counties (QNMCs) Find out if you are in a HUBZone If your small business is located in a designated HUBZone, it may be eligible for set-aside government contracts.
How to apply for certification To establish an SBA account and apply for certification, visit MySBA Certifications . Through the application portal, you can: Access checklists and pre-application guides Check your firm’s eligibility Create an account, login and proceed with an application Maintain HUBZone certification You’ll need to recertify for the HUBZone program every three years.
There is no limit to the length of time a business can participate as long as it continues to qualify. HUBZone businesses must notify SBA if their business is involved in a merger or acquisition. SBA may visit HUBZone businesses unannounced and conduct program examinations to verify the accuracy of any certification made or information provided as part of the HUBZone application or recertification process.
Office of the HUBZone program 409 3rd St. SW, Suite 8800 Email: certifications@sba. gov Phone: 866-SBA-HELP (866-722-4357) Find more information about the HUBZone map changes and our HUBZone Map Changes: What You Need to Know flyer.
HUBZone information for contracting professionals .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Businesses located in designated HUBZone areas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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