Membership Benefits
Downloadable Application
Membership Policies
Membership in the Association shall be divided into the following classes:
Builder Member -
any person, firm or corporation that is, or has been, in the business of building or remodeling homes, apartments, schools, commercial, industrial, or other structures or in land development, who subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the HBA and is of good character and business reputation.
Associate Member -
any person, firm or corporation engaged in a trade, industry or profession related to, and not inconsistent with, the business of building or remodeling homes, apartments, schools, commercial, industrial, or other structures, who subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the HBA and is of good character and business reputation.
Membership Benefits
Advocacy and Representation – local membership includes membership in Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The HBA is your voice in legislation. Many association members serve on local, state, and national boards.
Networking & Business Opportunities – Advertising is available in the annual Membership Directory, Cornerstone, Buyer’s Guide, and Parade of Homes magazine. Monthly meetings provide an opportunity for increased customer base by creating new business contacts. Presorted business labels are also available.
Credibility- HBA members are recognized by the public as quality builders and industry professionals.
Financial Benefits – Discounted workers' compensation and liability insurance with select insurers. Discounts with national retailers such as GM, DHL, DELL Computers.
HBA Member Testimonials
"Joining the Home Builders Association of West Florida is the single most important professional decision I've ever made. Membership has brought me professional knowledge, industry information and a network of peers that has never failed to satisfy my needs for solutions to problems, industry trends and changes, or professional dialogue." -HBA Builder Member West Calhoun of West Calhoun Construction, Gulf Breeze
“To me, the benefits of membership in the HBA are the resources offered in the Governmental Affairs arena. The HBA has strong relationships with all local governmental bodies that I access and tap into with my membership.” -HBA Associate Member Ted Young of Coastal Insulation Company, Pensacola.