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What are the current net worth limits for 8(a) economic disadvantage in October 2026?

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I'm working on my application for the 8(a) Business Development Program and want to make sure I have the latest figures for economic disadvantage. I know these thresholds can change, and it is a critical part of the application for federal certification. I've looked at the SBA's website, but I'm seeing a few different numbers and I want to be absolutely sure I'm using the current ones. Specifically, I need to confirm the personal net worth, adjusted gross income, and total asset limits. What are the current net worth limits for 8(a) economic disadvantage in October 2026?

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asked Keisha W. Verified vendor8(a) firm founder, staffing and training · Atlanta, GA · 480 rep

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The current economic disadvantage limits for the 8(a) program require an individual's net worth to be less than $850,000, excluding their ownership interest in the applicant firm and the equity in their primary personal residence. The SBA presumes an individual is not economically disadvantaged if their adjusted gross income, averaged over the three preceding years, exceeds a certain amount, and if the fair market value of all assets exceeds $6.5 million. These requirements are outlined in 13 CFR 124.104(c).

These are federal requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program. State and local procurements follow their own state procurement codes and portal vendor guides, so you will need to check those specific resources for any comparable programs. The SBA reviews these financial thresholds as part of the 8(a) application process to determine economic disadvantage.

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answered Nadia F. Verified vendorWOSB owner, management consulting · Minneapolis, MN · 671 rep

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Sign up to answerCite the FAR clause or procurement code where you can.

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