Ready to get connected? With more than 1,150 members, the GAHBA is the largest association of home building industry professionals in the state. Your membership will allow you to make valuable professional connections, stay up to date on current education topics and government affairs issues, and get more involved in your community. Whether you are a builder or developer, a trade contractor or supplier, a real estate agent, architect or engineer, the GAHBA has a place for you.
AVAILABLE MEMBERSHIPS
BUILDER MEMBERSHIP
Available to any individual or organization whose primary business involves building, developing or remodeling single or multi-family dwellings. Annual cost of builder membership is determined by the number of closings from the year prior and starts at $850.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Available to any individual or organization whose primary business provides a service or product to builders, developers and remodelers in the housing industry. Annual cost of associate membership is $850.
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP – (Company must be active member)
Available to any employee of a current GAHBA member company, allowing you personal access to member benefits. Please note: To become an affiliate member, you must be an employee of an already active GAHBA member company.
COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
A variety of special interest council memberships focused on everything from 55+ housing to professional women in building are available to any employee of a current GAHBA member company.
STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP
Student chapter membership in the GAHBA are available through the NAHB’s Residential Construction Academy. Student chapters may be located at high schools, vocational and technical schools, colleges and universities to provide students real-world experience with the home building industry. The GAHBA currently sponsors a student chapter at Kennesaw State University.
Learn More About Student Chapters
ADVOCACY
The GAHBA’s Government Affairs program is hard at work to advance the interests of the home building industry in the Atlanta area. Members and staff regularly meet with local officials to build relationships and educate lawmakers about the needs of builders and how the industry benefits the economy. Donations raised for the Builder Political Action Committee (BPAC) help support political candidates and causes that will further advance builder interests in our area. Learn more here.
NETWORKING
From council memberships to regional chapter meetings to social events, the GAHBA provides a wealth of opportunities for networking. Your membership can help you connect with other professionals in the home building industry, build strategic business partnerships, find qualified job applicants and advance your own career. Learn more here.
EDUCATION
Master the fundamentals and stay on the cutting edge of your profession with the GAHBA’s wide variety of education classes, recognized as among the industry’s best. Plus, enjoy access to current information and vital resources through the GAHBA’s Industry Bookstore. In addition, the GAHBA is your connection to certification and credentialing programs, including Certified Professional Home Builder and EarthCraft House. Learn more here.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
HomeAid Atlanta is the designated charity of the GAHBA. A local chapter of HomeAid America, HomeAid Atlanta helps build and renovate housing facilities for local service providers in their mission to “build new lives” for homeless families and individuals in the Atlanta area. HomeAid Atlanta also conducts outreach projects throughout the year to help meet the immediate needs of Atlanta’s homeless and the organizations serving them. Learn more here.
3-IN-1 MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the GAHBA provides you with three memberships for the price of one! Your membership dues afford you not only the membership benefits of the GAHBA but also the Home Builders Association of Georgia and the National Association of Home Builders.
GAHBA MEMBER BENEFITS & SAVINGS
- Savings through My National Purchasing Partners
- Healthcare solutions and savings through ATL Builders Healthcare
- Free annual BPA ($2,200 value) with our exclusive, private partner, Small Business Growth Partners
- Save money through group purchasing with CBUSA, Builder Members are eligible for a $250 discount
- Take your company to the next level through our Partnership with BDX, who offers more digital marketing products and services within the home industry than anyone else
- Free Risk Management Consulting from Pike Consulting, 770-318-6491
- Free Member Directory listing which is accessible to other members and consumers
- Use of the GAHBA Member Logo for Promotional Purposes (Email membership@atlantahomebuilders.com for policies and file)
- Free Job Postings through the GAHBA Job Bank
- Resources from the GAHBA Bookstore, including New Construction Contracts, Homeowner Handbook and the Partnering Guide
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA BENEFITS & SAVINGS
- Benefits from Builders Insurance Group
- Member Rebate Program
- Visit hbag.org for more information
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS BENEFITS & SAVINGS
- Benefits through your National Association of Home Builders Membership
- Join thousands of HBA members who save money for their families and businesses by taking advantage of NAHB’s member savings programs! As a benefit to members, NAHB negotiates on your behalf to offer the best pricing available at 20 national companies. To learn more you can download an overview of all discounts, including phone numbers and program codes. Support for Your Local HBA: All products and services purchased by members through the member savings programs offer monetary support for your HBA. Last year, NAHB gave more than $700,000 to HBAs as a result of member participation in these programs.
- Visit nahb.org/savings for more information