Category: HUBZone Certification

To know if you live in a HUBZone, follow the steps below:

• Navigate to www.usbri.us
• Under the “Small Business Certifications” section, select “HUBZone Certification  & Eligibility Map”
• Scroll down until you find “HUBZone Map Eligibility Check
• You can do this as many times as you need to find out if you are eligible for a HUBZone Certification

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According to SBA, to qualify for the HUBZone certification you must:

• Be a small business according to SBA 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 trip
• Have its principal office located in a HUBZone
• Have at least 35% of its employees living in a HUBZone

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According to SBA, as long as the business continues to qualify there is no limit to how long it can be HUBZone certified. However, there will be a required program examination every three years.

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As stated on sba.gov, the benefits of joining the HUBZone program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone certified business also receive a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open ccontract competitions. For more details, visit the HUBZone Certification portal on www.sba.gov. 

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A Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) is an economically distressed area as determined by the Small Business Administration (SBA), based on income and unemployment data.

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The HUBZone program fuels the growth of small businesses in historically underutilized business zones (HUBZones) by providing certification for preferential access to federal contracts.

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The eligibility requirements for the HUBZone program are as follows:

1. Small Business Status: The business must qualify as a small business according to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) size standards for its primary industry.
2. Principal Office Location: The business must have its principal office located in a designated HUBZone. HUBZones are typically economically disadvantaged areas with low median household incomes or high unemployment rates.
3. Ownership: At least 51% of the business must be owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, a Community Development Corporation, an Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native Corporation, a Native Hawaiian Organization, or a small agricultural cooperative.
4. Employee Residency: The business must ensure that at least 35% of its employees reside in a HUBZone. This requirement applies during the performance of any HUBZone contract the business receives.
5. Certification: The business must be certified as a HUBZone small business by the SBA. This involves completing the necessary application and providing supporting documentation to demonstrate eligibility.

Meeting these eligibility requirements allows a business to participate in the HUBZone program and gain access to federal contracting opportunities with set-aside preferences. It is important to note that maintaining compliance with the program’s requirements is essential to retain HUBZone certification and continue benefiting from the program.

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The Small Business Administration’s HUBZone application system, accessible through the website www.sba.gov/hubzone, offers a convenient feature to track the status of your application in real time. By simply accessing the certification function on the homepage and choosing the “Check Application Status” option, applicants can easily monitor the progress of their submission. This user-friendly system empowers businesses to stay informed about the evaluation process, ensuring transparency and facilitating timely updates. Stay engaged and informed by utilizing this efficient tool provided by the SBA for monitoring your HUBZone application status.

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