Your Address Could Be Your Competitive Advantage
The HUBZone program reserves federal contracts for small businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones — and gives certified firms a price evaluation preference in full-and-open competitions. The government’s goal is to award at least 3% of prime contract dollars to HUBZone firms, and it consistently falls short — which means less competition for the businesses that hold the certification. If your principal office sits in a HUBZone, this may be the most underused advantage available to you. TIKC confirms your eligibility and prepares your complete application.
Who Qualifies
- Your principal office is located in a designated HUBZone (we verify this against SBA’s official map — designations change, and assumptions get applications denied)
- At least 35% of your employees live in a HUBZone
- The business is at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens (or qualifying entities) and is small in its industry
How Our HUBZone Certification Service Works
- Free eligibility review — we map your office location and employee residency against current HUBZone designations before you invest anything
- Document collection — a secure checklist covering leases, payroll records, employee residency documentation, and governance documents
- Application preparation and submission — our specialists assemble and file your complete package with the SBA
- Follow-through and maintenance guidance — we track your application to decision and brief you on the ongoing residency requirements that keep your certification safe
Flat-fee pricing quoted after your free eligibility review, a 90-day turnaround target from complete document receipt to submission — and never a percentage of the contracts you win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my area loses its HUBZone designation?
Designations are updated over time, and redesignated areas typically get a transition period. This is exactly why we verify against the current SBA map first and brief every client on maintenance requirements — a certification you can’t keep isn’t worth applying for.
Can HUBZone stack with other certifications?
Yes — HUBZone plus 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB multiplies the set-aside pools you can enter. We’ll map your strongest combination on your eligibility call.
Find Out If Your Location Qualifies
Book your free discovery call and we’ll check your address against the current HUBZone map on the spot — or explore all of our certification services.