HBA of Berks County

More Information about our HBA . . .

Our History

The Home Builders Association of Berks County was established on May 27, 1957.  The Association celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2007. We currently have 450 members providing education, technical training, legislative support, and networking to all of our members. By providing these benefits, the Berks County Community is assured of receiving the highest quality products at affordable prices whenever they choose to do business with a company from our membership.

We are a local chapter of the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). We are one of 40 local associations in the state of Pennsylvania and one of over 800 nationwide.

Our Members

HBA Members and their employees are dedicated professionals who live and work in our community.  They are involved on a social, political, civil, religious and educational level throughout our community.  They take great pride in their involvement and they take great pride in their workmanship, products, and services.

Builder Membership

Our Builder Members are comprised of the finest builders and remodelers in Berks County.  These professionals in Berks County base their business on quality craftsmanship, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to customer service.

Builder Membership is open to any person, firm, corporation, or company that is, or has been, in the business of building or remodeling homes, apartments, schools, commercial, industrial, or other structures/buildings normally related and appurtenant to a community; or in land development; and who transacts such business primarily in Berks County.

Associate Membership

Our Associate Members are made up of the trade contractors, suppliers, and service providers that support the homebuilding industry in Berks County.

Associate Members of the HBA include: plumbers, roofers, electricians, architects, excavators, banks, cellular phone companies, decorators, suppliers as well as many other businesses that support our membership.

Associate Membership is open to any person, firm, or corporation engaged to any allied trade, industry, or profession other than that of builder/remodeler within the territorial jurisdiction of the Home Builders Association of Berks County.

Affiliate Membership

Shall be any person employeed by a Voting Class Member that submits an application for HBA of Berks County membership approval. Qualifications for approval shall be an employee of a member in the Voting Class and not meet the definition of a Voting Class Membership.  Must adhere to all the ethics and by-laws of the Association and may not serve on the Local/PBA/NAHB in Leadership/Director/Office of the Board.
     - All benefits of this membership will be defined in a Policy.
     - Access to programs and benefits at all three levels that are value added such as IBS, Affinity, and GM Auto Program.

Retired Membership

Any past Builder and Associate Member who has been a member in good standing for at least five consecutive years may, upon retirement from active business, qualify for the Retired Membership category set by the Board of Directors.

Honorary Membership

Must be approved by the Board of Directors.  An Honorary Member must not be able to qualify as a member in any other Class or Type and has routinely assisted the HBA of Berks County in achieving its Mission. Member benefits would be limited to a listing in our membership directory and website, and receive the Association's monthly newsletter.