Membership Information
Affiliate Membership Application
Membership in the Association shall be divided into the following classes:
Builder / Developer 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.
Affiliate Member
An employee or representative of an active HBA of West Florida Associate or Builder Member, who subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the HBA and is of good character and business reputation. Affiliate Members will be listed in the HBA Directory, listed on the HBA Website, will receive all publications & event notices and will also be a member of National Home Builders Association which allows that individual access to the Member Advantage program. The Associate or Builder member that the affiliate joins under MUST be an active member, if the Associate or Builder Member becomes inactive, the related affiliate member(s) will also become inactive.
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 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.