A for-profit small business in which socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least 51% of the business and control its management and daily operations. Metro’s DBE program requires a personal net worth under $2.047M and a three-year average gross receipts threshold under $32.82M. Metro accepts DBE certifications issued by any California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) certifying agency. (Source: Adapted from US DOT, DBE Certification Information | Caltrans and Toolkit project team)
LA Metro Equity Toolkit