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Were you on the fence deciding wheter or not you should join your local Home Builders Association?
This time more than ever is the time to network and get your name out there. What better way to accomplish that than join an association where you are given countless of opportunities to do just that!

          The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is your local builders association. As a unified voice, we provide expertise on zoning matters, water and sewer availability,capital facilities, subdivision regulations and all government actions impacting housing within the community. We also provide members with information, education, and a valuable network of business contacts, vital to both builder and associate members. 

      Consistently, businesspersons who invest their involvement in TBA are paid dividends through professional growth.

Every new member who joins the association by 5:30 on Wednesday, November 18th will receive one-time incentives worth $1,800. Click here for your application.

Click here to view your year round Member Advantages

Click here to view the New Member Incentives (only being offered till 5:30 on Wednesday, November 18th)

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Primary Memberships:
Builders & Associates.  Each company must designate one contact person- this person is the primary member.

Builder Memberships are available to any person who is licensed in the business of building or remodeling homes, apartments, scholls, commercial, industrial or other structures normally related and pertinent to a community, or in land development, and who is of good character and business repuitation.

Associate Memberships are available to any person engaged in trade, industry or profession related to housing and not inconsistent with the objectives of NAHB or any of its affiliates; and is of good character and business reputation.


Affiliate Memberships:
Affiliate memberships are available to employess of companies with at least one primary membership.  Affiliates may join TBA at the rate of $125.00 per membership.

TBA is an affiliate of both the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA).  When you join TBA, you are automatically enrolled as a member with both NAHB and FHBA.

All prospective members must be approved by the membership committee before becoming members of TBA.

Click here to download a membership application

Click Here for Prospective Member Information

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What is the cost of membership to TBA
Membership is $525 and is an annual membership. With this membership you receive membership to the National Association of Home Builders, and the Florida Home Builders Association. As part of this network, you have access to a wide range of information, resources, activities and services that can help contribute to the success of your business.

Is the cost of membership different if I’m not a builder?
Membership costs $525 for all Primary members: builders, developers, remodelers and associate members. TBA has instituted a new membership category in 2007 known as an Affiliate membership; this is any person who is an employee of a company that already has a Primary member in TBA. The cost of an Affiliate membership is $125 per year.

Do we have statistics on building permits within Leon or surrounding counties?

How do I obtain a contractor’s license?
You can apply for a license online at
www.myfloridalicense.com.

What is needed to get the most out of my membership?
There are many ways to get involved in TBA! Council and Committee participation is one way. Within the TBA we have a number of Councils and Committees that have been formed over the years in order to focus in on some of the major areas of the industry. These special interest groups are a great way to become more involved and proactive in the organization and in the community in general.

Marketing and Sponsorship opportunities are another way. There are numerous opportunities available for our members to market their products and services to the industry and the general public. Member companies quite often do business with other TBA members. Businesses can also gain more exposure by advertising in our publication, TBA Today.

Lastly, come to our events! There is no better way to meet people and network than at our many events. Stay up-to-date with our events by checking in to this website weekly and by reading our monthly publication, TBA Today.

 

The most current information can be found on the Leon County Growth and Environment Management website: http://www.leonpermits.org/legal_notices/Reports.asp 
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As a member of TBA, there are so many ways to network with over 550 builder and associate members, from serving on councils or special events committees to attending the monthly General Membership Meetings. The opportunities for networking within the association are only limited by the time you invest.  Where else can you find such a concentration of experience and wisdom that can help transform your business to the next level?  

 

Membership provides some of the most cost-effective marketing opportunities to reach a targeted audience. Whether a member chooses to sponsor a meeting or event or advertise in the Annual Membership Directory or in the quarterly TBA newsletter, there is an opportunity available for almost any size budget.

 

When you become a member of TBA, your membership also includes memberships with Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and all of the privileges and perks associated with each organization. Through NAHB, TBA is able to offer CEU classes, enabling you to renew your license or to simply brush up on your trade. You can also further your professional growth by earning a Professional Designation through NAHB, which offer excellent opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.

 

Perhaps you would benefit most by taking advantage of the insurance benefits offered through Florida Home Builders Insurance (FHBI). FHBI is an affiliate company of the Florida Home Builders Association and offers a wide array of insurance policies available only to members.

 

Please feel free to contact the TBA office to talk with any of the helpful staff. We are constantly working for our members, and help with any of needs they may have. We are looking forward to hearing from you with any questions.
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The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS offers:   

  • POWERFUL CONGRESSIONAL LOBBYING
  • POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
  • CRITICAL NEWS AND INFORMATION – Via publications, e-newsletters, exclusive website content, bulletins, special reports, e-mail alerts, and financial data, among others.
  • INVALUABLE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
  • ACCESS TO EXPERT ADVISORS
  • EXPOSURE TO THE LATEST BUILDING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
  • INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS – Free subscription to Builder Magazine for Builder and Architect members.
  • PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
  • MEMBER DISCOUNTS WITH THESE COMPANIES:
    • General Motors
    • Hewlett Packard
    • FedEx Advantage Program & YRC Transportation
    • Omaha Steaks
    • Office Depot
    • Wyndham Hotel Group & Endless Vacation Rentals
    • FTD
    • Hertz Paychex
    • Bank of America
    • Solveras Payment Solutions
    • NAHB Career Center www.nahb.org/careers
    • Pitney Bowes
Visit www.nahb.org for more! 

The FLORIDA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION offers:
  • LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING
  • POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
  • CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
    • Spring Legislative Conference
    • Southeast Builders Conference (SEBC)
    • Annual Convention and Fall Board
    • Law Days
  • LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
  • GRADUATE BUILDERS INSTITUTE
  • CERTIFIED GRADUATE BUILDER
  • CERTIFIED GRADUATE REMODELOR
  • FLORIDA HOMEBUILDER MAGAZINE
  • ACCESSIBLE HOUSING COUNCIL
  • LOWER INSURANCE RATES THOURGH Florida Home Builders Insurance:
    • General Liability
    • Builder’s Risk
    • Worker’s Compensation
    • Umbrella Coverage
    • Surplus Lines
    • Risk Management/Safety
  • MEMBER DISCOUNTS WITH THESE COMPANIES:
    • Federal Express
    • Sears Commercial
    • Verizon Wireless
    • T-Mobile USA
    • NCS Plus Inc.
    • OneSmartMover.com
    • First National Merchant Services
    • Pace Online Continuing Education
    • Delta.com
    • American Express
    • Sherwin Williams
    • Staples 
Visit www.fhba.com for more! 

   
The TALLAHASSEE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION offers:
The Tallahassee Builders Association is your local builders association. Local builders associations are the true foundation for all industry activity. Working collectively, members of local associations shape the growth and development of virtually every community in the state.

As a unified voice, local associations provide expertise on zoning matters, water and sewer availability,capital facilities, subdivision regulations and all government actions impacting housing within the community. Local associations also provide members with information, education, and a valuable network of business contacts, vital to both builder and associate members. 

Consistently, businesspersons who invest their involvement in an HBA are paid
dividends through professional growth.

TBA OFFERS: 

  • MONTHLY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
  • PARADE OF HOMES
  • SOCIAL EVENTS - Golf Tournament, Fishing Tournament, Builders Appreciation Night, Green Living Expo 
  • TBA TODAY QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
  • MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER & E-CLASSIFIEDS
  • PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
  • GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND LEGISLATIVE INVOLVEMENT
  • POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
  • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SEMINARS, & WORKSHOPS
  • CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
  • GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
  • REMODELORS COUNCIL 
  • MEMBER DISCOUNTS WITH THESE COMPANIES:
    • Talquin Portable Restrooms
    • River King Custom Painting
    • Pro Players Realty

 

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