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HUBZone Certification

Offered by SBA

Open year-roundApply anytime. Applications are reviewed as they come in.

About

About This Program

SBA certification for small businesses based in historically underutilized business zones, with set-aside contracts and a 10% price preference.

SBA's HUBZone program helps small businesses in historically underutilized business zones win federal contracts. Certified businesses can compete for HUBZone set-aside contracts, get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open competitions, and still compete under other programs they qualify for. To qualify, a business must be small under SBA size standards, at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens (or by certain community, cooperative, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or tribal organizations), have its principal office in a HUBZone, and have at least 35% of its employees living in a HUBZone. Check addresses on SBA's HUBZone map; SBA expects map updates during 2026 and in July 2028. Apply at SBA Certifications. Certified businesses recertify every three years and may get unannounced SBA visits.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

Small business under SBA size standards
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
Principal office in a HUBZone
At least 35% of employees living in a HUBZone

Area served: State of Georgia

The offer

What's Offered

Eligibility for HUBZone set-aside federal contracts
10% price evaluation preference in full and open competitions

Amount: HUBZone set-aside contracts and a 10% price evaluation preference

Cost: Free to apply online through SBA Certifications

Get ready

What You'll Need

An SBA Certifications account
Principal office and employee addresses checked on SBA's HUBZone map

Key dates

Dates

OpensYear-round

DeadlineRolling

Last reviewedNov 2, 2026

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