Home Building Association of Richmond

What Home Building Association of Richmond does

The Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR) is a non-profit local trade association founded in 1946 to represent land developers, for-sale and for-rent home builders, remodelers, engineers, architects, and trade and service providers across the Richmond, Virginia region. The association is governed by a Board of Directors with an annually elected President — Andrew Basham was sworn in as the 78th President on December 4, 2025 — and maintains a headquarters at 400 N. Ridge Road in Henrico, VA with a staff of 11-50 employees.

HBAR generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring annual membership dues across tiered categories (Builder at $840, Associate at $830-$914, Developer 1 at $1,500, and Developer 2 at $3,000), event fees from programs such as the Parade of Homes, REALTOR Connect, Builder Bash, and the Blue Jacket Invitational golf tournament, and marketing and sponsorship revenue including the top-tier Diamond Cornerstone Club. Membership auto-renews annually and is subject to Board approval; HBAR membership automatically includes affiliation with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Home Builders Association of Virginia (HBAV).

The association's core service offerings span consumer-facing directories — Find A Builder, Quick Move-In Homes (118+ listings), Find A Location/Communities, For Rent rental properties, and Renovate Your Home — and member-facing services including advocacy, networking via 20 Clubs peer groups, NAHB-aligned education and certifications, the Yes to Homes grassroots platform (launched 2025), and the Builder Spotlight and Market Updates content programs. The association operates in a market facing a 22,000+ projected home-supply shortage amid over 50,000 net population growth since 2020, even as residential lot rezoning has fallen from approximately 5,500 in 2021-2022 to roughly 1,000 in 2025, a contraction the association labels the 'Rezoning Crash.'

Name

Home Building Association of Richmond

Legal name

Home Building Association of Richmond

Website

https://hbar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Home Building Association of Richmond is a non-profit trade association founded in 1946 representing land developers, builders, remodelers, and trade providers across the Richmond, Virginia region through tiered membership, advocacy, networking, education, and consumer-facing home and community directories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Home building trade association
• Residential construction advocacy
• Builder membership organization
• Housing industry networking
• Real estate development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from builders, developers, remodelers, and associate members providing products/services to the industry. Multiple tiers based on business type and volume.
2. Event Fees: Revenue from industry events, networking gatherings, golf tournaments, educational seminars, and the annual Parade of Homes celebration.
3. Marketing & Sponsorship: Business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing opportunities, event sponsorships, and branding opportunities throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR) is a non-profit local trade association founded in 1946 that represents land developers, new construction home builders, remodelers, engineers, architects, and trade/service providers in the Richmond, Virginia region. Its core offerings include tiered annual memberships (Builder, Associate, Developer 1, Developer 2), advocacy before local government on zoning and housing policy, industry networking events and 20 Clubs peer groups, NAHB-aligned education and certifications, and consumer-facing directories of builders, quick move-in homes, communities, and rental properties.

Product overview

The Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR) operates as a trade association offering a suite of consumer-facing and member services rather than a unified software product. The consumer services include Quick Move-In Homes, Renovate Your Home, Find A Builder, Find A Location/Communities, and For Rent directories—each functioning as a searchable resource connecting buyers with member builders and available properties. For members, HBAR provides Advocacy representation on land development policy, Networking programs including the 20 Clubs and industry events, Education and Certifications through NAHB, and Marketing opportunities. The organization also publishes Market Updates and Builder Spotlight content, operates a Business Directory for member referrals, and hosts Industry Events including REALTOR Connect, Legislative Committee meetings, and annual programs like the Blue Jacket Invitational. Membership tiers include Builder, Associate, Developer 1, and Developer 2 categories, with Diamond Cornerstone Club recognition for top sponsors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Builder Membership Annual membership for home builders or multifamily builders who are general contractors of projects in the Richmond region. Priced at $840 annually with savings versus monthly billing, and includes automatic NAHB and HBAV affiliation.
• Associate Membership
• Developer 1 Membership Annual membership for land development companies that have developed 50 or fewer recorded lots in the prior 12 months. Priced at $1,500 annually and includes advocacy, networking, and marketing access through HBAR.
• Developer 2 Membership Annual membership for development firms that have developed or recorded more than 50 lots in the prior 12 months. Priced at $3,000 annually, reflecting the higher-volume developer segment of the association.
• Quick Move-In Homes Directory Free consumer-facing directory of newly constructed homes that are immediately available for purchase from HBAR member builders. Lists 118 quick move-in homes across the Richmond region and allows buyers to search by area, price range, and beds.
• Find A Builder Directory Free consumer-facing directory of vetted, reputable home builders and developers who are HBAR members. Serves as the primary resource for finding qualified construction professionals in the Richmond region.
• Find A Location (Communities) Directory Free consumer-facing searchable directory of new home communities in the Richmond region, featuring information on locations, amenities, and available home builders within each community.
• For Rent (Rental Homes) Directory Free consumer-facing directory of new construction for-rent properties from HBAR member developers, including apartments, townhomes, and single-family rentals in the Richmond region.
• Renovate Your Home Resource Free consumer-facing resource connecting homeowners with HBAR-member renovation contractors and partners to help update, expand, or remodel existing properties in the Richmond region.
• Advocacy Services Government and policy advocacy on behalf of HBAR members, educating elected officials and local government on policy matters impacting land development and residential construction in the Richmond region.
• Networking Programs (20 Clubs and Events) Industry collaboration programs including the 20 Clubs peer groups and structured events designed to nurture connections between land developers, home builders, remodelers, and trade professionals throughout the Richmond region.
• Education and NAHB Certifications Education programs delivered through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) certification tracks, enabling builders and remodelers to share business expertise, improve operations, and earn industry-recognized credentials.
• Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities Business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing channels for members, including industry event sponsorships, consumer-facing events, and branding opportunities targeting potential home buyers.
• Industry Events Program Annual event calendar including REALTOR Connect, Legislative Committee meetings, Associates Council gatherings, Builder Bash, PWB Luncheons, Happy Hours with Board, and the Blue Jacket Invitational golf tournament.

Quantifiable outcome

• 368 members attended the 78th President inauguration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBAR membership automatically includes membership in NAHB at the national level, providing access to national resources, certifications, and advocacy representation.
• Home Builders Association of Virginia (HBAV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBAR membership automatically includes membership in HBAV at the state level, providing state-level advocacy and resources for Virginia home builders.
• CraftMaster HomesminorOthersDiamond Cornerstone Club member - a top-tier sponsor level member of HBAR representing quality home builders in the Richmond region.
• StyleCraft HomesminorOthersDiamond Cornerstone Club member - a top-tier sponsor level member of HBAR representing quality home builders in the Richmond region.
• Eastwood HomesminorOthersDiamond Cornerstone Club member - a top-tier sponsor level member of HBAR representing quality home builders in the Richmond region.
• Cornerstone HomesminorOthersDiamond Cornerstone Club member - a top-tier sponsor level member of HBAR representing quality home builders in the Richmond region.
• Governor-Elect SpanbergerminorOthersHBAR leadership met with Governor-Elect Spanberger and her housing policy team. She is committed to prioritizing new housing development and easing development burdens. Three HBAR members have been asked to join her housing policy transition team.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Building Industry Association of San Diego: BIA San Diego is a regional building industry association that combines builder/developer advocacy, education, and consumer resources in a single metro market—the same operating model HBAR uses for Richmond.
• Home Builders Association of Central Arizona: HBACA is the central Arizona HBA with advocacy, education (NAHB certifications), and consumer-facing builder directories—closely mirroring HBAR's structure, member tiers, and value proposition in the Phoenix metro.
• Tidewater Builders Association: TBA is a Virginia-based local HBA serving the Hampton Roads/Tidewater region, operating the same member-trade-association model with advocacy, education (NAHB certifications), and consumer builder directories for a different Virginia MSA.
• Greater Houston Builders Association: GHBA is a large metropolitan HBA serving the Houston region with advocacy, networking, education, and a consumer-facing home search—directly analogous in structure, services, and revenue mix to HBAR, just at a different scale and geography.
• Northern Virginia Building Industry Association: NVBIA is another Virginia-based local HBA operating in Northern Virginia with a similar membership, advocacy, and consumer-facing builder directory model—directly comparable in structure, services, and value proposition to HBAR.
• Atlanta Home Builders Association: AHBA is the local HBA for the Atlanta metro providing advocacy, education, events, and consumer new-home search resources to builder, developer, remodeler, and associate members—structurally comparable to HBAR's Richmond operation.
• Home Builders Association of Metro Denver: HBA Denver is a comparable metropolitan HBA providing advocacy, networking, education, and consumer-facing new home directories to its builder, developer, remodeler, and associate members in Colorado—operating the same model as HBAR in a different state.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Austin: HBAA is the local HBA for the Austin metro, offering member advocacy, education, events, and consumer home listings—structurally and functionally equivalent to HBAR with comparable member tiers and consumer marketplace features.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders: NAHB is the national-level parent federation to which HBAR membership automatically extends. It provides certifications, advocacy, and education to home builders across the US and serves as the umbrella trade body for local HBAs like HBAR.
• Home Builders Association of Virginia: HBAV is the state-level parent federation for Virginia home builder associations; HBAR membership automatically confers HBAV membership. It provides state-level advocacy, networking, and resources, and structurally parallels HBAR one tier up.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HBARichmond
• Instagraminstagram.com/hbar_va
• Xx.com/HBAofRichmond
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/integrity-corp-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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