About us
The Home Building Association of Greater Portland (HBA) is a trade association representing the residential building and remodeling industries in the metropolitan Portland area. HBA is dedicated to maximizing housing choice for all who reside in the greater Portland area by uniting and supporting industry professionals in shaping an environment in which members can efficiently and profitably meet the diversified needs of their communities.
HBA began in 1936 and was officially incorporated in 1941. It is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders – one of over 700 independent local Home Builders Associations in the Country that are part of that national affiliation. HBA is one of the top 20 affiliated HBAs in the U.S. in terms of membership size and one of the top five in terms of budget size, and is additionally affiliated with the state-level association, the Oregon Home Builders Association.
HBA has 1243 members (678 corporate members and an additional 565 individual members), a staff of 11 (not counting its Home Building Foundation or temp and seasonal help), and a $5 million annual budget. Approximately one-third of its members are builders, developers, and remodelers, another one-third are subcontractors, and the final one-third are suppliers, product distributors, lenders, realtors, title companies, architects, designers, engineers, and other industry professionals.
HBA’s offices are located in Lake Oswego in a 22,000 sq ft. building that it has built and owns. Staff offices and several meeting rooms are located on the third floor. Office space on the second floor is leased out to other companies. The first floor contains a large conference center capable of holding events for over 300 people, as well as a classroom, bar/reception area, and a commercial kitchen.
HBA began in 1936 and was officially incorporated in 1941. It is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders – one of over 700 independent local Home Builders Associations in the Country that are part of that national affiliation. HBA is one of the top 20 affiliated HBAs in the U.S. in terms of membership size and one of the top five in terms of budget size, and is additionally affiliated with the state-level association, the Oregon Home Builders Association.
HBA has 1243 members (678 corporate members and an additional 565 individual members), a staff of 11 (not counting its Home Building Foundation or temp and seasonal help), and a $5 million annual budget. Approximately one-third of its members are builders, developers, and remodelers, another one-third are subcontractors, and the final one-third are suppliers, product distributors, lenders, realtors, title companies, architects, designers, engineers, and other industry professionals.
HBA’s offices are located in Lake Oswego in a 22,000 sq ft. building that it has built and owns. Staff offices and several meeting rooms are located on the third floor. Office space on the second floor is leased out to other companies. The first floor contains a large conference center capable of holding events for over 300 people, as well as a classroom, bar/reception area, and a commercial kitchen.
Government affairs
HBA represents the industry across its jurisdiction, which includes six counties (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill, Columbia, and Hood River), dozens of cities and special districts, and the Metro Regional Government. This includes engaging with local governments, special interest groups, public utilities, and any other entity that has an impact on residential land use, building, development, and construction. Click here to learn more about the HBA's advocacy efforts.
Events & Education
HBA produces three consumer shows annually that collectively attract between 75,000 – 100,000 attendees. These include the NW Natural Street of Dreams (est. 1976), the Portland Spring Home & Garden Show (est. 1948), and the Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour (est. 2021).
HBA produces 50 to 100 educational programs and events throughout the year, from small networking events to very large gatherings like our Annual Housing Forecast (over 500 attendees), our Home Building Foundation’s Auction and Gala (over 300 people), our HBA Honors event (over 200 people), our BuildRight Conference and our NW Natural Street of Dreams Block Party (over 1,200 people). Members can also participate within specialty interest councils, including a Remodeling and Custom-Building Council, a Professional Women in Building Council, a Home Performance Council, an Urban Building and Development Council.
HBA produces 50 to 100 educational programs and events throughout the year, from small networking events to very large gatherings like our Annual Housing Forecast (over 500 attendees), our Home Building Foundation’s Auction and Gala (over 300 people), our HBA Honors event (over 200 people), our BuildRight Conference and our NW Natural Street of Dreams Block Party (over 1,200 people). Members can also participate within specialty interest councils, including a Remodeling and Custom-Building Council, a Professional Women in Building Council, a Home Performance Council, an Urban Building and Development Council.
Home Building Foundation
HBA has a wholly-owned 501 (c) (3) non-profit Home Building Foundation, with a staff of three, which oversees philanthropic efforts of the industry that help with building, renovating, and expanding shelters for transitional homeless care providers across the region.
Interested in learning more?
The HBA Membership Team is comprised of thoughtful and knowledgeable individuals who are ready to share all the benefits that an HBA membership can offer you. Click here to learn more or reach out to the team at [email protected].
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