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.
Category: Small Business Certification
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.
What are the upcoming changes to the HUBZone Map?
As of right now, there are no upcoming changes to the HUBZone Map. The map was rezoned last on July 1st, 2023 and is changed every five years. If you’d like to learn more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, click the button below.
Why does SBA change HUBZone-designated areas on the map?
According to SBA, every five years they use the latest available data to determine which census tracts and non-metropolitan counties are eligible for HUBZone designation. The HUBZone map is then updated, which allows new businesses to enter the program. The most recent update of the map was in July of 2023. To check the new updated map, click here.
To read more about the certification and its benefits, click the button below
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How often does SBA change HUBZone-designated areas on the map?
According to SBA, every five years they use the latest available data to determine which census tracts and non-metropolitan counties are eligible for HUBZone designation. The HUBZone map is then updated, which allows new businesses to enter the program. The most recent update of the map was in July of 2023. To check the new updated map, click here.
To read more about the certification and its benefits, click the button below
How is an area selected as a HUBZone?
According to SBA, a HUBZone is a distressed areas across the U.S. and its territories that are designated based on economic and population data from the Census Bureau. The HUBZone Map is rezoned or “updated” every 5 years, with the most recent update being July 2023.
Visit the HUBZone Eligibility & Certification page by clicking the button below
What is the HUBZone Program?
The HUBZone Program is an SBA entity that certifies the eligibility of businesses in disadvantages communities. It offers businesses opportunities to compete for federal set-aside contracts as well as offering employment and growth opportunities.
To learn more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, visit the our page by clicking the button below
Where is the HUBZone Help Desk number?
The federal government’s HUBZone Help Desk is only available on Tuesday & Thursdays from 2pm-3pm EST. This is the only phone number provided for HUBZone Certification assistance by the government. It is not a normal help desk if you will. The phone number is 1-208-391-5817 and they provide an ID to login to the call itself. It is more of 1 hour session of people talking.
USBRI offers a filing service for all types of socio-economic set-aside certifications including HUBZone, of course. We take and do as much of the certification filing process for you, only pulling you in where absolutely necessary in order to get your set-aside certification active as quickly as possible.
If you need further assistance or have additional questions on the HUBZone Program Certification itself, feel free to call our help desk at 1-888-646-9998 (M-F 9am-5pm EST).
See the benefits of obtaining a HUBZone Certification and check your eligibility by answering a few questions and checking your address using the HUBZone Map Tool by clicking below
