If you are unsure of you are a HUBZone resident, use the HUBZone Lookup Map and check your address.
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Category: HUBZone Certification
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How do I check HUBZone status?
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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What HUBZone assistance is available to help firms?
If your firm no longer qualifies for HUBZone Certification, there may be other certifications it does qualify for. Browse the Federal Small Business Certification Options page if you want to learn more about other certifications and y our eligibility. Use the Small Business Calculator Tool below to see if your business qualifies for any Small Business Certification.
What happens to employees who will no longer live in a HUBZone when the map is updated?
As of the July 2023 map update, employees who no longer reside in a HUBZone area would not be counted as HUBZone residents when determining the eligibility of a business. There is a requirement that 35% of fulltime employees must reside in a HUBZone. The HUBZone Map updates every 5 years, the next one being in 2028. If you are unsure of your eligibility, use the map and then click the button below to fill out the eligibility questionnaire.
What will happen to my certified HUBZone firm if its eligibility is affected by the map change?
Firms that no longer meet the HUBZone program requirements as of July 1 due to the map update will remain certified through their following recertification. The grace period for redesignated HUBZone’s are until July 2026. To keep your HUBZone status, it is possible to move the principal office to a HUBZone. You can browse our HUBZone page below to read more about the certification and eligibility.
What is a redesignated HUBZone area?
A redesignated area is one that used to be located in an area that was rezoned and now no longer resides in a HUBZone. The HUBZone Map was updated on July 1, 2023 and will not be changed until 2028. If you or your business was located in a HUBZone prior to July 2023 and was redesignated, there is a You can browse our HUBZone Certification and Eligibility page below to learn more about it and your eligibility.
What if the map indicates more than one designation for my address?
If the map indicates more than one designation, as long as your address is located in at least one (1) designated HUBZone, then it is qualified. You can browse our HUBZone page below and learn more about the certification and your eligibility.
How do I know if my business or employees are located in a HUBZone?
To know if your business or its employees are located in a HUBZone, use the map located on SBA.gov. You can browse our HUBZone page below and learn more about the certification and your eligibility.
How long will the new HUBZone Map be active?
According to SBA, there will be no updates on the map until July 2028. The five-year map cycle enables small businesses to plan and invest their HUBZone communities without fear that their designation may change from one year to the next. However, some areas will cycle off before 20228 such as HUBZones that are newly designated as a “Redesignated Area” will expire on July 1, 2026. You can check the HUBZone Map and find out if you are located in a designated HUBZone. Check out our HUBZone page below and read more about the certification and your eligibility.
Are there upcoming changes to the HUBZone Map?
The map is updated/rezoned every 5 years. The most recent update on the HUBZone Map was July 1, 2023, making the next change or rezone in 2028. If you need to see if you are still in a HUBZone, use the map by clicking here.