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HUBZones in Arkansas

Where Arkansas's HUBZones are on SBA's map, from SBA's data as of Oct 10, 2026, plus open HUBZone set-aside contracts and HUBZone-certified businesses in Arkansas.

Qualified census tracts
160
Qualified rural counties
26
Disaster and governor areas
9

Open HUBZone set-asides in Arkansas

None list Arkansas as the place of performance right now, but most HUBZone set-asides name no place at all, often because they're for supplies you can ship from anywhere. Due soonest nationwide:

  • Tinian North Field Portable Toilets

    Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force · Tinian, MP

    ✦ The Air Force (356 ECEG) plans to buy portable toilets and handwash stations for multiple spots on North Field, Tinian (Northern Mariana Islands) for a 1-year period.

    Environmental & natural resourcesHUBZone

    Due in 3 daysOct 14, 2026

  • PANEL,CONTROL,ELECTRIC

    Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency

    Aircraft, ship & vehicle partsHUBZone

    Due in 3 daysOct 14, 2026

  • DAMPER,PYLON,SUPPOR

    Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency

    Aircraft, ship & vehicle partsHUBZone

    Due in 3 daysOct 14, 2026

  • PROTRACTOR,ONE ARM

    Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency

    Electrical & electronic componentsHUBZone

    Due in 3 daysOct 14, 2026

  • EXTINGUISHER,FIRE

    Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency

    Clothing & textilesHUBZone

    Due in 3 daysOct 14, 2026

  • NUT,SELF-LOCKING,BARRE

    Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency

    Manufactured parts & equipmentHUBZone

    Due in 5 daysOct 16, 2026

See all 27 open HUBZone set-asides →

Qualified census tracts in Arkansas

160 census tracts in 52 counties qualify as low-income or high-poverty HUBZones until SBA's next map update in July 2028. Counties with the most:

  • Pulaski County: 28 tracts
  • Washington County: 10 tracts
  • Jefferson County: 8 tracts
  • Crittenden County: 7 tracts
  • Sebastian County: 7 tracts
  • Garland County: 6 tracts
  • Faulkner County: 5 tracts
  • Mississippi County: 5 tracts
  • Craighead County: 4 tracts
  • Jackson County: 4 tracts
  • Miller County: 4 tracts
  • Phillips County: 4 tracts
  • Polk County: 4 tracts
  • Pope County: 4 tracts
  • Benton County: 3 tracts
  • Desha County: 3 tracts
  • Greene County: 3 tracts
  • Sharp County: 3 tracts
  • St. Francis County: 3 tracts
  • White County: 3 tracts
  • Arkansas County: 2 tracts
  • Bradley County: 2 tracts
  • Chicot County: 2 tracts
  • Clark County: 2 tracts
  • Columbia County: 2 tracts
  • Hot Spring County: 2 tracts
  • Logan County: 2 tracts
  • Ouachita County: 2 tracts
  • Poinsett County: 2 tracts
  • Union County: 2 tracts
  • Ashley County: 1 tract
  • Clay County: 1 tract
  • Crawford County: 1 tract
  • Cross County: 1 tract
  • Drew County: 1 tract
  • Franklin County: 1 tract
  • Hempstead County: 1 tract
  • Howard County: 1 tract
  • Independence County: 1 tract
  • Johnson County: 1 tract

And 12 more counties.

A tract is only part of a county, often a few city blocks, so check each street address with the HUBZone map checker.

Qualified non-metropolitan counties

Every address in these 26 rural counties is in a HUBZone, because of low household income, high unemployment or a HUD difficult development area:

  • Ashley County
  • Chicot County
  • Clark County
  • Clay County
  • Columbia County
  • Dallas County
  • Desha County
  • Fulton County
  • Howard County
  • Izard County
  • Jackson County
  • Johnson County
  • Lafayette County
  • Lee County
  • Marion County
  • Mississippi County
  • Monroe County
  • Newton County
  • Ouachita County
  • Phillips County
  • Polk County
  • Searcy County
  • Sharp County
  • St. Francis County
  • Stone County
  • Union County

Qualified disaster areas

Areas that had lost HUBZone status but were hit by a major disaster stay HUBZones for a while. In Arkansas:

  • Benton County, 1 tract, after Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding: until Jul 1, 2028
  • Boone County, 1 tract, after Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding: until Jul 1, 2028
  • Craighead County, 1 tract, after Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding: until Jul 1, 2028
  • Crittenden County, 1 tract, after Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding: until Jul 1, 2028
  • Lawrence County, 2 tracts, after Severe Storms and Tornadoes: until Jul 1, 2028
  • Madison County, 1 tract, after Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding: until Jul 1, 2028
  • Pulaski County, 4 tracts, after Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding: until Jul 1, 2028
  • Randolph County (whole county), after Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding: until Jul 1, 2028
  • White County, 2 tracts, after Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding: until Jul 1, 2028

Redesignated areas ended July 1, 2026

Tracts and counties that lost HUBZone status in SBA's 2023 map update stayed HUBZones for three years as redesignated areas. Those expired on July 1, 2026, and SBA's data no longer lists any in Arkansas. If your office or employees relied on one, check each address again.

HUBZone-certified businesses in Arkansas

Some of the SBA-certified HUBZone firms registered in Arkansas, possible teaming partners:

Search more by name or certification with the CAGE code and UEI lookup.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the HUBZones in Arkansas?

SBA's map data lists 160 qualified census tracts in 52 counties of Arkansas, most in Pulaski County, Washington County and Jefferson County. 26 rural counties qualify as a whole. Check a specific address with the free HUBZone map checker or on SBA's map.

How do I qualify for HUBZone in Arkansas?

Your principal office, where most of your employees work, must be in a HUBZone, and at least 35% of your employees must live in one (any HUBZone, in any state). You also must be small and at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, and apply to SBA for free at certifications.sba.gov.

Are there HUBZone set-aside contracts in Arkansas?

None list Arkansas as the place of performance right now, out of 27 open nationwide. Many HUBZone set-asides are for supplies, which can be delivered from anywhere, so look beyond your state.

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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA or any government agency. HUBZone areas come from SBA's HUBZone map data downloaded Oct 10, 2026. SBA's HUBZone map is the official source.