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Due to the volume of certification applications, the average processing time for local applications is 5 - 6 months. We are working diligently to process your application and appreciate your patience.
Office of Business Opportunity
Certification Applications and Forms
Due to the volume of certification applications, the average processing time for local applications is 6 – 8 months. We are working diligently to process your application and appreciate your patience.
Online Application
- On-Line Application Forms MWSBE, PDBE, ACDBE and DBE certification
- Certification Checklist (MWSBE-PDBE) (January 2022)
Small Business Enterprise Application (Construction Firms Only)
- SBE Application
- SBE Certification Checklist (January 2022)
DBE/ACDBE Uniform Certification Application and Personal Financial Statement
- ACDBE/DBE Application
- ACDBE/DBE Certification Checklist (January 2022)
- DBE/ACDBE Interstate Certification Checklist (June 2020)
- (TUCP) Interstate DBE/ACDBE Affidavit (updated March 2017)
Please contact the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity Certification section at (832) 393-0600 with any questions.
Certification Updates
- SBE 3 Year Update Form and Affidavit
- MWSBE/PDBE 3 Year Update Form and Affidavit
- ACDBE/DBE Certification Annual Update Form and Affidavit
- Affidavit of Non-Interest
Certification Expansion
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