Held to a Higher Standard

Mission

To Support the Home Building professionals and serve as a respected community resource.

Vision

To make the dream of homeownership a reality for all in Central PA and to promote the home building industry within the region.

Who we Are

A trusted group of local professionals providing a wide range of programs and services for our members, as well as the public community.

Professionalism and passion are second-to-none – we are an organization of trusted local advisors in the home building, service, and repair industries. Committed to our members and the local community we serve.
Our members are held to a higher standard and must uphold the HBA Code of Ethics.


Our Code of Ethics

Our paramount responsibility is to our customer, our community, and our country.
Honesty is our guiding business policy.
High standards of health, safety, and sanitation shall be built into every home.
Members shall deal fairly with their respective employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
As members of a progressive industry, we encourage research to develop new materials, new building techniques, new building material equipment and improved methods of home financing. To that end, every home buyer may get the greatest value possible for every dollar.
All sound legislative proposals affecting our industry and the people we serve shall have our informed and vigorous support.
We hold inviolate the free enterprise system and the American way of life.
We pledge our support to our associates, our local, state, and national associations and all related industries concerned with the preservation of legitimate rights and freedoms.


The Pillars of the HBA

Advocacy
Many voices are stronger than one when working to keep homes affordable. We accomplish this through our Political Action Committee, which holds two events per year.

Scholarships
Over $400,000 in scholarships have been awarded since the fund’s inception in 1987 to support education the next generation of our industry’s workforce. Each year, we award ten scholarships to local area youth who are furthering their education in the building industry and related fields.

Exposure
As a member, you will have several opportunities to showcase your business by participating in our programs and/or sponsoring our events.

Three-in-One Membership
Members of the HBA of Metroplitan Harrisburg are automatically enrolled in membership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA). Each of these separate memberships comes with member savings programs to help our members save money on the cost of doing regular business along with savings on travel, cell phone service, vehicles, and more. Additionally, your membership includes access to the My Benefit Advisor insurance program, the PBA Workers’ Compensation program, and a 401(k) plan backed by Lincoln Financial.

Professional Development
Gain professional development and Continuing Education credits through industry training and education.

Networking
Attend events to build your connections and strengthen your business. Join now and meet top industry professionals, participate in community building, and form partnerships with the businesses in our local community. Become a recognized leader in your local industry.

Member to Member
We strongly endorse utilizing member resources first. Make a pledge to only do business with members.