Home Builders Association of Kentucky

What Home Builders Association of Kentucky does

The Home Builders Association of Kentucky (HBAK) is a statewide voluntary non-profit trade association headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky, representing more than 4,000 member firms and approximately 30,000 employees in the residential construction and building industry across the Commonwealth. Members include home builders, remodelers, subcontractors, specialty trades, building material suppliers, and affiliated professionals. Membership is obtained through a network of seven local Home Builders Associations and Building Industry Associations throughout Kentucky, and enrollment automatically confers affiliation with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

HBAK does not operate a unified software product; its technology footprint is limited to standard association management software (Naylor) supporting membership operations, content publishing, and event registration. The association's substantive offerings span member benefits (a Member Rebate Program covering 50+ manufacturers, group health insurance, property and casualty insurance, the Kentucky AGC Self-Insurers' Fund workers' compensation program, and NAHB national discounts), the quarterly Kentucky Builders Journal publication produced in partnership with Innovative Publishing, the Emerging Leaders professional development program, the annual Kentucky Design & Remodeling Awards, and workforce development through K4C Construction Career Days and affiliated Building Institutes.

HBAK generates revenue through three primary streams: annual membership dues from builders, remodelers, subcontractors, and suppliers; event fees and tiered sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver) for Summer/Fall meetings, PAC events, and Capitol Day; and advertising in the Kentucky Builders Journal. The organization also operates HIPACK, a state-level political action committee supporting pro-housing candidates, and the HBAK Disaster Relief Fund established for tornado and severe-weather recovery. Advocacy is a core function, with active engagement at the Kentucky General Assembly, the Governor's Administration, and multiple state agencies including the Department of Housing, Building, and Construction, the Division of Water, the Labor Cabinet, and EPA Region IV.

Name

Home Builders Association of Kentucky

Legal name

Home Builders Association of Kentucky

Website

https://hbak.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Home Builders Association of Kentucky is a statewide voluntary trade association representing 4,000+ member firms and 30,000 employees in Kentucky's housing and building industry, providing legislative advocacy, member benefits, professional development, and workforce training through NAHB affiliation and a network of local chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues paid by builders, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other housing industry professionals through local chapters throughout Kentucky
2. Event Fees and Sponsorships: Revenue from sponsorships and event participation including PAC events, meetings, and conferences throughout the year
3. KY Builders Journal: Quarterly publication mailed to all members with advertising opportunities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HBAK is a voluntary, statewide trade association representing over 4,000 housing industry professionals and 30,000 employees across Kentucky. It sells membership subscriptions that bundle legislative advocacy, manufacturer rebate access, group insurance programs, a quarterly publication, leadership training, networking events, and workforce development programs. Members are recruited through local Home Builders Associations, with affiliation to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) automatically included.

Product overview

The Home Builders Association of Kentucky (HBAK) is a voluntary, statewide trade association representing over 4,000 member firms and 30,000 employees in the housing and building industry. The organization does not offer a unified software product but provides a portfolio of member benefits, publications, professional development programs, and advocacy services. Key offerings include the Kentucky Builders Journal (quarterly publication), Member Rebate Program, Health and Property & Casualty Insurance, NAHB Savings & Discounts, Emerging Leaders Program, Kentucky Design & Remodeling Awards, K4C Construction Career Days, Building Institutes, Scholarships, Disaster Relief Fund, and HIPACK political advocacy. The association serves as an industry trade group facilitating networking, education, advocacy, and member discounts through partnerships with NAHB and various manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kentucky Builders Journal (KBJ)

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to same manufacturer rebates as Top-5 builders regardless of volume through Member Rebate Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innovative PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2023Partnership for production of the Kentucky Builders Journal (KBJ), a quarterly print and digital publication reaching more than 4,000 readers including legislators, master contractors, homebuilders, and developers.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBAK membership automatically includes NAHB affiliation, providing access to national savings programs, advocacy at federal level, and national building codes expertise. Members can access NAHB member savings programs at nahb.org/savings.
• NAHB Savings Program PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious manufacturer brands (50+) participating in the NAHB member savings and rebate programs available to HBAK builder and remodeler members.
• Event SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum, Gold, and Silver level sponsors supporting HBAK events and programs. Sponsorship opportunities engage decision makers, support advocacy efforts, provide company visibility, and offer networking opportunities with builders across Kentucky.
• Kentucky Department of Housing, Building, and ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey regulatory agency partnership covering Division of Code Enforcement, Division of Plumbing, Division of HVAC, and Division of Fire Protection. HBAK works with this agency on construction codes and standards.
• Kentucky AGC Self-Insurers' FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkers' compensation insurance program available to HBAK members through the Associated General Contractors Self-Insurers' Fund.
• Kentucky Construction Career Choices Council (K4C)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade education affiliate connecting technical education programs to the construction economy. Organizes K4C Construction Career Days at Shelby County Fairgrounds, connecting nearly 2,500 students with industry.
• Building Institute of Central KYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer training institutes for construction trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, facilities maintenance, masonry, and welding.
• Enzweiler Building InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer training institutes for construction trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, facilities maintenance, masonry, and welding.
• Kentucky Division of WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory agency partnership for water quality and mitigation advocacy issues.
• EPA Region IVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal environmental protection agency partnership for regulatory compliance and advocacy on environmental regulations affecting construction.
• Kentucky Labor CabinetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for labor regulations and workforce development advocacy.
• McCarthy Strategic SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment relations consulting firm providing legislative updates and strategy for the housing industry, including preview of 2026 legislative session.
• Home Innovation Research LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization conducting studies on cost of regulations in Kentucky, proposed by HBAK Board of Directors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS: A much larger housing-industry trade association for real estate agents; not a direct substitute but a parallel housing ecosystem player with overlapping policy interests and adjacent membership base.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): A national construction trade association with a broader scope than HBAK (commercial + residential, open-shop). Competes for Kentucky members via overlapping training, insurance, and advocacy programs.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): National construction trade association covering both residential and commercial contractors. HBAK already partners with the Kentucky AGC Self-Insurers' Fund; AGC is a broader-scope alternative for member firms.

Direct peers

• Home Builders Association of Georgia: Another state NAHB affiliate serving Georgia builders and remodelers with advocacy, education, rebates, and local chapters. Closely comparable in structure, revenue mix (dues + sponsorships + publications), and member services.
• Home Builders Association of Tennessee: State-level home builders trade association in a neighboring southeastern market with similar advocacy, insurance, and education programs. Highly comparable in scale, geographic-adjacency, and member benefit design.
• Building Industry Association of Southern California: A large regional HBA in a major housing market, operating the same member-benefit model at a larger scale. Comparable in core function though significantly bigger in members and budget.
• Home Builders Association of Michigan: State-level home builders trade association with parallel advocacy, education, and rebate programs. Directly comparable in scope and operating model.
• Home Builders Association of Indiana: State NAHB affiliate representing Indiana homebuilders, remodelers, and suppliers. Comparable in mission, advocacy focus, and benefit ecosystem (rebates, insurance, awards, education).
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): The national federation of home builders to which HBAK is affiliated; HBAK membership automatically confers NAHB membership. NAHB is the closest direct peer in mission, scope, and service mix — operating as a larger, national version of what HBAK does at the state level.
• Home Builders Association of Virginia: A fellow state-level NAHB-affiliated home builders trade association providing the same combination of advocacy, member benefits, education, and local chapters. Directly comparable in business model, governance structure, and member value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HBAofKy
• Xx.com/HBAofKy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/home-builders-association-of-kentucky-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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