The Small & Minority Business Resources Department's (SMBR) Certification division verifies that the minority or women business applicant owns, manages, and controls the day-to-day operations of the for-profit business in compliance with our Code of Ordinances.

Please note: Certification with the City of Austin is a free service.  SMBR only certifies qualified minority- and/or women-owned business enterprises.

Types of Certifications offered to qualified small minority and/or women owned businesses.

• Minority- and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE). MBE/WBE certification is used for City of Austin-funded projects.  Note: the City of Austin does not accept Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification for City-funded projects.

• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). DBE certification can be used for federally-funded aviation, transportation, and highway projects around the State of Texas. Notify SMBR if you wish to use DBE or ACDBE certification outside of Texas.

• Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE). ACDBE certification is awarded to firms who provide support or concessions in or around a federally-funded airport. ACDBE and DBE certification both use the same application.

• Small Business Enterprise (SBE). Our SBE certification is a race and gender neutral program for single scoped City-funded construction projects.