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Historically Underutilized Business
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Zones (HUBZones)

Eligibility for the HUBZone
To qualify for the program, a business (except tribally-owned concerns) must meet the following criteria:
• It must be a small business by SBA standards
• It must be owned and controlled at least 51% by U.S. citizens, or a Community Development Corporation, an agricultural cooperative, or an Indian tribe

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Its principal office must be located within a “Historically Underutilized Business Zone,” which includes lands
considered “Indian Country” and military facilities closed by the Base Realignment and Closure Act
At least 35% of its employees must reside in a HUBZone.

Application Process
You can apply online at https://eweb1sp.sba.gov/hubzone/internet/general/
dsp_enter_application.cfm?null=1236867264012. The login method to HUBZone has changed from using an
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not a lifetime certification. If you wish to retain your HUBZone certification, you must recertify every three
years to SBA, indicating that the firm is still located a qualified HUBZone and is still a small business concern.
Voluntary Decertifying your HUBZone Certification
You can voluntarily decertify your HUBZone application at any time by completing the Voluntary Decertification form in the HUBZone Application section and mailing it to:
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