where do my dues dollars go? ~ what's the value of my investment? ~
These are some of the most common questions we hear from new members and those who haven't yet had the opportunity to get involved.
Once members experience all that the HBR has to offer, they often discover that the value of the services and benefits far exceeds the cost of the annual dues
you're a member. are you getting the most out of it?
The annual dues for a Builder Member = $1500.00 / Remodelers and Developer Member = $1000.00 / Associate Members = $700.00
Your dues aren't simply going to one organization. They're supporting your connection to the local, state and national home building industry. One Membership. Three Levels of Representation.
HBR of CNY - Your Local Association
NYSBA - New Your State Builders Association - $190.00
NAHB - National Association of Home Builders - $198.00
The HBR of CNY is proud to be a part of the NAHB Federation. When you join our local association, you also join NAHB. That membership entitles you to everything from discounts on car rentals, hotels, office supplies and mobile phones to shipping costs, computers and other services.
Your NAHB dues also support the University of Housing, which provides training and certification programs through our local association. One of the most significant services your dues support at the national level is representation on behalf of members at the nation's capital. Promoting legislation that is favorable to the residential construction industry, and fighting legislation that is not - is something that must be done. No member can afford to do it alone at the national level.
At the state level, your dues support representation in the legislature, as well as various offices within state government. NYSBA is continually monitoring proposed laws and regulations that will affect your business. From building codes, to lad use, to environmental and energy codes, takes, property rights and job site safety - these items are occurring on a daily basis. You can't find anyone willing to monitor the hundreds of proposed regulatory and legislative changes that are occuring at such a great rate for $190 a year.
Finally, the dollar amount that stays here locally with The HBR of CNY. A professional staff is retained to implement Association policies and to carry out the work of the Association.
Major elements of which are the Home & Garden Show, The Parade of Homes & The Another Pro branding campaign. In addition there is the Builder Warranty Program, governmental affairs, community relations as well as education and training. The staff also handles communications, meetings and programs, admistration of the HBR business affairs and much more.
Builders - $1112
Remodelers/
Developers - $612
Associates - $312
Together the three Associations (local, state and national) form one of the nation's largest and strongest trade organizations that benefiting an industry of such fundamental importance.
Our Associations comprise the only organization working around the clock exclusively in the interest of the
residential building industry...Money Well Spent.
