MWSBE Certification and Hiring

The City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity oversees the certification process for Minority- and Woman-Owned Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs). Federal- and local-level requirements for contracting require hiring of MWSBEs as well.

Certification as a MWSBE must be completed through the Office of Business Opportunity. However, the Housing and Community Development Department does have its own requirements for sub-contracting MWSBEs.

Those requirements have been combined with Section 3 guidelines in our Compliance Packets.

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Technical Assistance Training!

Join us for our upcoming Technical Assistance Training. Whether you're navigating the pre-award process, MWSBE participation, or Pay or Play policies, our expert-led sessions will provide the guidance you need to succeed.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
8:30am - 11:20pm

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HCD recognizes that promoting residents and small businesses to make connections helps open employment, training, and contract opportunities. Our team brings vendors and contractors together each month for a variety of events, both out in the community and at our central office at 2100 Travis. Check out our Events Calendar to learn about which events are coming up.

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