To find the HUBZone Map Tool, use the HUBZone Map on SBA. If your address is located within a HUBZone, you may be qualified for a HUBZone Certification. Check your eligibility by using the Small Business Calculator Tool and browse the HUBZone Certification & Eligibility page by clicking the button below
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Where can I check the HUBZone Map to see if I qualify?
To check the HUBZone Map to see if you qualify, use the HUBZone Map on SBA. If your address is located within a HUBZone, you may be qualified for a HUBZone Certification. Check your eligibility by using the Small Business Calculator Tool and browse the HUBZone Certification & Eligibility page by clicking the button below
How do I check to see if an address is within a HUBZone?
To check to see if an address is within a HUBZone, use the HUBZone Map on SBA. If your address is located within a HUBZone, you may be qualified for a HUBZone Certification. Check your eligibility by using the Small Business Calculator Tool and browse the HUBZone Certification & Eligibility page by clicking the button below
What is the purpose of HUBZone?
According to SBA, the purpose of HUBZone is to promote job growth, capital investment and economic development in these areas, including Indian reservations. A HUBZone is one that meets all requirements of HUBZone Certification set forth by the SBA (Small Business Administration). A brief list of some of the requirements are:
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- Principal office must reside in a HUBZone
- 35% of W-2 full time employees must reside in a HUBZone
- Must meet Small Business Size Standards set forth by the SBA
If you would like to read more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, click the button below
How long is HUBZone certification good for?
As long as a business meets all necessary requirements, there is no limit to how long a business can be certified. There is an annual re-certification to confirm a business still qualifies. Below are some requirements to having/continuing HUBZone Certification.
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- Principal office must reside in a HUBZone
- 35% of W-2 full time employees must reside in a HUBZone
- Must meet Small Business Size Standards set forth by the SBA
If you would like to read more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, click the button below
Is HUBZone worth it?
If you have a SAM Registration and qualify as a small business, getting a HUBZone Certification can bring more opportunities for growth to your business. With a HUBZone Certification, you will be considered for grants competing in a much smaller pool. Here are a list of requirements to becoming HUBZone certified:
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- Principal office must reside in a HUBZone
- 35% of W-2 full time employees must reside in a HUBZone
- Must meet Small Business Size Standards set forth by the SBA
If you would like to read more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, click the button below
What is HUBZone status?
A HUBZone status is one that meets all requirements of HUBZone Certification set forth by the SBA (Small Business Administration). A brief list of some of the requirements are:
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- Principal office must reside in a HUBZone
- 35% of W-2 full time employees must reside in a HUBZone
- Must meet Small Business Size Standards set forth by the SBA
If you would like to read more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, click the button below
What is an example of a HUBZone?
An example of a HUBZone location is any area designated in the HUBZone Map on SBA. A HUBZone location is not determined based on geographical parameters, but economical. Use the map to determine where you and your business is located.
Visit the HUBZone Eligibility & Certification page to learn more
What is considered a HUBZone location?
A HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) location is anywhere that the SBA has designated as HUBZone area. You can check if you are in a HUBZone by using the map located on the SBA website.
You can also learn more about the certification and your eligibility by clicking the button below.
What qualifies a company as a HUBZone?
There a few requirements that a business must meet in order to be a HUBZone:
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- The principle office must reside in a HUBZone
- At least 35% of full-time employees must reside in a HUBZone
- Your company must have an ACTIVE registration in SAM
To read more about your eligibility and requirements, visit the HUBZone Certification page by clicking below