On Wednesday, March 15, GHBA Secretary Adam Aschmann of Tilson Home Corporation gave testimony on H.B. 2024, the Residential Statute of Repose bill. H.B. 2024 is one of the bills highlighted as a top priority …
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Fee in Lieu of Sidewalk Ordinance
The Sidewalk Network Ordinance, adopted by Houston City Council in late January, has officially taken effect, as of March 1. The ordinance applies to new building permits and applicants who were previously approved. The ordinance requires …
Ch 42 – Residential Buffering Standards
The City of Houston’s Planning and Development Department has proposed several changes to Chapter 42 as it relates to narrow lots of 50 feet or less. The most concerning change is the push for shared …
City of Houston Code Modernization
As the Code Modernization process continues, GHBA is engaging with the city and holding regular meetings to review proposed changes and is considering submitting amendments as needed. Resources February 9, 2023 Letter RE: City of …
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City of Houston Updating Impact Fees
The City of Houston will be increasing drainage impact fees on July 1, 2023, as required by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Developer Drainage Impact Fee is a onetime fee that …
ASGi Homes Breaks Ground on Benefit Home in Conroe
Two American flags set the stage over the homesite where nearly 100 guests gathered on March 1, to celebrate the official GHBA Benefit Homes Project groundbreaking. ASGi Homes hosted the festivities as a 2023 Benefit …
Mentorship Pilot Program Launches
Cheers to two years and many more to come! 2023 marks the second year of GHBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB). Sitting at 324 active members and growing, the Houston PWB is the largest …
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SMC’s Million Dollar Circle Tops $10 Billion in New Home Sales for 2022
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) recently honored the Million Dollar Circle winners at a Mardi Gras themed event held at the House of Blues. The Million Dollar Circle awards …
Apply for the EOC Student Scholarship and C/B/G Grant
The National Housing Endowment/EOC Student Scholarship (formerly the Bill Carr Scholarship) for children of EOs seeking higher education degrees and the Challenge/Build/Grow grant funds for HBA programs and projects are now accepting applications through March …
GHBA Charitable Foundation Awarded the Stanley Black & Decker Makers Grant
The Global Impact Challenge will reskill more than 200,000 makers and trade professionals in 2023 Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced the recipients of its second Global Impact Challenge. The Greater Houston Builders Association …
January Advocacy Updates
January has been a busy month for all things Government Affairs. Read below for updates on our latest projects. City of Houston Updates: Sidewalks On January 25, Houston City Council passed the Fee in Lieu …
Remodeling Ms. Luella’s Place
GHBA member, Sherry Pruitt with WhoDid It Designs was one of several generous parties that have been involved in a remodel project in the Fifth Ward. GHBA asked Sherry to share the circumstances that inspired …
GHBA Members Experience the Largest International Builders Show, Ever!
More than 490 GHBA members registered to attend or exhibit at the annual International Builders Show, hosted by the National Association of Home Builders in Las Vegas, January 31 to February 2. The 2023 show …
Revised Definition: Waters of the United States & Significant Nexus
Insight and opinions regarding the regulatory expansion of federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction based on “significant nexus” by Jim Coody, P.E. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Corps of Engineers (the agencies) recently published new …
Get the Facts About the Recent Gas Stove Controversy
Recently, major news outlets and social media have been full of commentary on a so-called ban on gas stoves in private homes. Here’s what the news outlets have gotten right and wrong. Comments published by …