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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.
Office of Business Opportunity
Certifications & Designations - 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