The HUBZone program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities.
Mission statement
The Office of the HUBZone Program’s mission is to promote job growth, capital investment, and economic development to historically underutilized business zones, referred to as HUBZones, by providing contracting assistance to small businesses located in these economically distressed communities.
ALERT! The HUBZone map changed
The HUBZone map changed on July 1, 2023. As of this date, your firm’s eligibility to participate in the program may have been impacted if your principal office is located, or your employees reside, in an area that no longer qualifies as a HUBZone.
To check if your business location and employees still meet the criteria for HUBZone certification, or for more information, visit our HUBZone program page.
About our office
Small businesses in high-unemployment, low-income areas can receive an economic boost from the HUBZone contracting program. The HUBZone program provides contracting assistance to small businesses located in economically distressed communities, referred to as Historically Underutilized Business Zones, or HUBZones, to promote job growth, capital investment and economic development in these areas, including Indian reservations.
The program’s benefits for HUBZone-certified companies include competitive and sole source contracting, a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions, as well as subcontracting opportunities. The Federal government has a goal of awarding 3% of all dollars for Federal prime contracts to HUBZone-certified concerns.
Leadership
- Lori Gillen, Director
- Laura Maas, Deputy Director
Resources
Contact us
Office of the HUBZone Program
409 3rd St. SW, Suite 8800
Washington, DC 20416
Email: hubzone@sba.gov