The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) is a professional trade association which is dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving the homebuilding industry as a viable economic force in the Atlanta area.



HBAs Mission





The mission of the HBA is to:



Provide valuable services and products to our growing membership, which increases profitability, professionalism and consumer value in the housing industry.



Ensure an economically viable building environment.



Promote public policy solutions that serve both the housing industry’s and community’s needs.



Its vision involves promoting policies and practices that support free enterprise and the creation of new communities which will help to grow and sustain the Atlanta region.



The HBA is a not-for-profit organization which was founded in 1945 and has experienced an ever-increasing membership which showcases the changing climate of the homebuilding industry and the importance of maintaining the integrity of the industry.



The HBA is now comprised of ten, different chapters which are led by member volunteers and professional staff members. The goal of the HBA is clear: it will strive to address issues which affect the professionals within the association.



Under this system, the HBA has won countless awards, honors and recognition over the years.



National Affiliation



The HBA is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders, as well as the Home Builders Association of Georgia.



As the second biggest local homebuilders association in America, HBA has for 14 consecutive years, from 1991 to 2004, represented the most active residential building market in the country. It currently has 2,450 members.



HBA Members



Members of the HBA include homebuilders, trade contractors, building material manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, lending institutions, real estate companies, utilities, surveyors, title companies, attorneys, accountants, engineers, architects, designers and more.



HBA Councils



The HBA offers special interest councils which are designed to target the specific needs of members within the association.



The councils of the HBA include:



Associates Council The Associates Council allows associates to partner with home builders.



Atlanta 50 Housing Council The Atlanta 50 Housing Council focuses on all aspects of active adult housing, which includes building, design, development, finance, marketing and sales.



Remodelers Council The Remodelers Council helps remodeling companies gain support and knowledge through meetings and education seminars.



Sales and Marketing Council The Sales and Marketing Council helps sales and marketing professionals through special events, education, specialized communications and certification programs. It also coordinates the OBIE awards, which are the highest honors within the Atlanta housing industry.



Builder/Developer/Lender Council This council provides information and economic forecasts to industry members. It also includes meetings and roundtable discussions among builders, developers, lenders and suppliers that focus on the metro Atlanta housing market.



HBAs Professional Designations and Certifications



The professional designations and certifications offered through the HBA include:



Certified Active Adults Specialist in Housing



EarthCraft Housing Builder



Certified Aging in Place Specialist



Certified Professional Home Builder



Certified Graduate Associate



Graduate Master Builder