Codes and Regulations
NAHB supports HBAs as they represent the building industry during the codes making or updating process.
Read moreCommon State and Local Issues
Home builder associations (HBAs) across the country face residential construction challenges that hamper the home building process and jeopardize housing affordability for all. To help HBAs overcome roadblocks, NAHB's State and Local Government Affairs Committee approves financial assistance for associations through the State and Local Issues Fund (SLIF).
In this section, you will find a list of state and local issues funded by SLIF. Each issue area has a summary of applications previously submitted. Summaries include information about the issue and how HBAs planned to address it using SLIF.
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Construction Defect Litigation
HBAs seek fairness in heavily litigious environments by advocating for alternatives to costly trials.
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Environment and Wildlife
NAHB supports HBAs who conduct research and make appeals on environmental issues and overreaching standards that impede development.
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Impact Fees
HBAs are developing innovative alternatives to impact fees, evaluating voter sentiment and increasing their involvement before implementation.
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Land Use and Zoning
NAHB provides financial assistance to support HBA advocacy efforts on issues affecting the housing affordability like inclusionary zoning and density.
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Public Opinion and Elections
Voter sentiment can aid HBAs who are battling anti-housing policies and anti-growth ballot measures.
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Rent Control
NAHB helps HBAs conduct research, hire consultants and implement a variety of campaigns aimed at combatting rent control mandates.
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Workforce Development
NAHB funds HBAs efforts to fight against labor barriers such as independent contractor legislation and supports career and technical education programs.
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Leadership and Committees
Leadership and Committees
Resources for Senior Officers, the Leadership Council, Transitional Board, State Reps, NACs and committees.
Councils
Councils
Providing members the opportunity to network and develop policies that benefit their areas of interest.
