Florida Home Builders Association

What Florida Home Builders Association does

The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) is a non-stock, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1947 and headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. It serves as the state-level federation for 23 local and regional home builder associations, representing 8,900+ members across Florida's residential construction industry, and is the 3rd largest statewide builders association in the United States. FHBA is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), providing members a three-tiered structure connecting local, state, and national advocacy and resources. Membership is organized into builder, associate, affiliate, and student tiers, with revenue generated through annual dues collected (in part) by local HBAs and remitted upward.

FHBA's core product is a unified suite of member services rather than a technology platform. Member-exclusive benefits include professionally developed model construction contracts (saving an average of $5,000 in legal fees per use), the 411 Code building code interpretation service, a member rebate program whose rebates exceed annual dues, a private multi-carrier health insurance exchange, continuing education delivered via a RocketCert partnership, and Florida Building Code training delivered in-person and via Zoom. Revenue is diversified across four documented streams: recurring membership dues, preferred partner sponsorship and co-marketing programs, event-based revenue from the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) — the largest building industry trade show in the Southeast — and continuing education course fees. Operations are run by a small professional staff of 10-15, led by a CEO/Chief Lobbyist and a COO/CFO, with wholly-owned subsidiaries (FHB Building Entity, Florida Home Builders Foundation, and Florida Certified Master Builder, Inc.) extending the association's footprint.

FHBA's strategic value to members centers on regulatory advocacy: its governmental affairs committee and lobbyist team shape Florida legislative outcomes on permits, impact fees, septic systems, stormwater, and contractor licensing, with documented wins across five priority areas in the 2026 legislative session. The association's technology stack is limited to off-the-shelf association management software (iMIS Cloud), Zoom, and Wufoo, with no proprietary technology products. Distribution is primarily event-driven and relationship-driven through the local HBA federation, the SEBC, the Fall Leadership Conference, the Build Up Podcast, and an active social media presence.

Name

Florida Home Builders Association

Legal name

Florida Home Builders Association

Website

https://fhba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) is a Tallahassee-based 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1947, federating 23 local home builder associations and serving 8,900+ builder, associate, and affiliate members across Florida's residential construction industry through legislative advocacy, member-exclusive contracts, education, and the Southeast Building Conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

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: FHBA generates revenue through annual membership dues paid by builder, associate, affiliate, and student members. Dues are collected by affiliated local associations, which remit portions to FHBA and NAHB. Direct members pay FHBA directly, which forwards the NAHB portion onward.
2. Preferred Partner Programs & Sponsorships: FHBA partners with Preferred Partners whose offerings provide member discounts and savings. These partnerships generate non-dues revenue through sponsor fees, advertising, and co-branded marketing programs.
3. SEBC Event Revenue: The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) generates event-based revenue through registrations, sponsorships, booth fees, and educational sessions. SEBC's primary function is to provide non-dues revenue to FHBA.
4. Continuing Education Programs: FHBA offers online and in-person continuing education for Florida contractor license renewal, including Florida Building Code training and RocketCert partnership courses, generating revenue from course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FHBA is a non-profit state-level trade association that delivers membership services to Florida home builders, remodelers, developers, and associated trades. Core offerings include legislative and regulatory advocacy, model construction contracts, the 411 Code building-code interpretation service, a member rebate program, a private health insurance exchange, continuing education for contractor licensing, and the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) trade show.

Product overview

The Florida Home Builders Association operates as a professional trade association offering a unified suite of member services rather than a traditional product platform. The core offerings include: Model Contracts providing legally-vetted construction documentation; the 411 Code building code interpretation service; the Member Rebate Program delivering financial returns; the Private Health Exchange for group insurance; Online Education via RocketCert partnership for contractor licensing; and Florida Building Code Training for CEU credits. Major events include the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) and FHBA Awards program. The association also provides advocacy services through its Governmental Affairs Committee, professional development via the Young Building Professionals Council, and various purchasing discount programs through Preferred Partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FHBA Model Contracts Professionally developed residential construction contract forms and documents designed specifically for Florida builders and contractors; member-exclusive resource saving an average of $5,000 in legal fees per use.
• 411 Code Building Code Service Expert guidance and building code interpretation services for Florida's building codes, providing members with dedicated code support through staff expertise.
• FHBA Member Rebate Program Rebate program in which participating members receive rebates that exceed their annual membership dues, generating a financial return on membership investment.
• FHBA Private Health Exchange Multi-carrier marketplace health insurance platform designed specifically for FHBA members, their staff, and dependents, offering group insurance and private exchange options.
• RocketCert Online Continuing Education FHBA-partnered online continuing education courses through RocketCert for Florida contractor license renewal, including 14-hour requirements and various CEU offerings; members save an average of $150.
• Florida Building Code Training Virtual continuing education courses on Florida Building Code changes, offered in full-day and half-day formats via Zoom, providing CEU credits for contractor license renewal.
• Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) Annual building industry trade show hosted by FHBA at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL; features educational programs, seminars, networking, and the Aurora Awards.
• Aurora Awards Annual design and marketing excellence awards program for the building industry, delivered as part of the SEBC event.
• FHBA Awards Program Annual awards recognizing outstanding Florida building industry leaders, including Builder of the Year, Associate of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, Woman of Distinction, Young Building Professional, and Florida Housing Hall of Fame inductees.
• Governmental Affairs Advocacy Legislative advocacy and regulatory influence services for FHBA members, including policy development and direct engagement with the Florida Legislature and state regulators on permits, impact fees, septic systems, stormwater, and qualified contractor issues.
• Young Building Professionals Council (YBPC) FHBA council designed to attract and retain young talent in the construction industry through networking, professional development, and association engagement.
• National Purchasing Partners (NPP) Discount Program Discount program providing FHBA members access to negotiated volume pricing on a range of business products and supplies through National Purchasing Partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members saved an average of $5,000 in legal fees using FHBA model contracts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHBA is affiliated with NAHB, serving as the state-level parent organization for home builder associations in Florida. Through this affiliation, FHBA members gain access to NAHB resources including industry research, national-level advocacy, member savings programs, and national conferences such as the NAHB International Builders' Show.
• RocketCertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHBA partners with RocketCert to provide online continuing education courses for Florida contractor license renewal. RocketCert offers narrated, expert-written courses with lifetime access and a price-beat guarantee. Members save an average of $150 on FHBA-partnered courses.
• Preferred Partners (Various)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFHBA partners with companies including Millwork 360, Builders Mutual, and Trim-Tex to offer exclusive member discounts on vehicles (BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan), building materials (Lowe's), technology (Dell, Best Buy, Microsoft), travel (Avis, Budget, Hertz, HotelPlanner, Disney), and business services. These partners help FHBA members cut costs and increase efficiency.
• Partners in Building (Like-Minded Associations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHBA establishes strategic relationships with like-minded associations through the Partners in Building program. These associations share FHBA's mission to increase the economic environment of Florida's building industry. Partners are laser-focused on helping their members and FHBA members be successful.
• FHBA Member Benefits Health ExchangecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFHBA's Private Health Exchange is a multi-carrier marketplace designed specifically for FHBA members, their staff, and dependents, accessible via fhba.memberbenefits.com. This benefit provides access to group insurance or private health exchange options at discounted rates.
• Small Business Growth PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHBA partners with Small Business Growth Partners to offer strategic planning, coaching, and growth tools exclusively for FHBA members to help small business owners create consistent, profitable businesses.
• National Purchasing Partners (NPP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFHBA members receive additional discounts on business products through National Purchasing Partners, providing access to negotiated pricing on a range of business supplies and services.
• Crawford Thomas RecruitingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrawford Thomas Recruiting is a recruitment firm specializing in the home building and construction industry. FHBA members enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on these specialized recruitment services.
• The Association PartnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThis program allows FHBA Associate Members and Industry Partners to interact directly with Builders throughout Florida while supporting FHBA initiatives, through co-branded marketing, media, or sponsorship opportunities.
• Background Info USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFHBA's newest member benefit — Background Info USA — delivers customer-focused solutions providing greater efficiency and faster results, all at a member-discounted rate.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC): A regional home builders association serving Southern California with member benefits, advocacy, and education programs comparable to FHBA's. Operates as a NAHB-affiliated association serving builders in a high-volume residential construction market, directly comparable in mission and structure.
• Home Builders Association of Georgia: Georgia's state-level home builders trade association, NAHB-affiliated, providing the same advocacy, education, and member benefit model as FHBA for a comparable Southeastern residential construction market.
• North Carolina Home Builders Association: North Carolina's state-level NAHB-affiliated home builders association, offering a similar three-tiered membership structure, advocacy at the state legislature, and continuing education for residential builders. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and Southeast US regional focus.
• Texas Association of Builders: The state-level home builders association for Texas, structurally identical to FHBA as a 501(c)(6) trade association affiliated with NAHB. It offers the same three-tiered local-state-national model, advocacy, member benefits, and education programs for a different state's residential construction industry.
• California Building Industry Association (CBIA): California's statewide home builders trade association, NAHB-affiliated, providing legislative advocacy, education, and member benefits for residential builders across the state. Comparable to FHBA in structure and mission, scaled to California's larger residential construction market.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBA Chicago): A major metropolitan-area home builders association serving the Chicago market, providing advocacy, education, and member benefits for residential builders and associates. Operates as a local HBA federation member, the same tier-of-organization role as FHBA's 23 local chapters.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): The largest U.S. trade association for the residential real estate industry, with state and local chapters analogous to FHBA's structure. Comparable as a federated membership-based industry association, though serving real estate agents rather than home builders directly.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): The national-level trade association for the home building industry and FHBA's direct federal affiliate. NAHB provides FHBA members with national advocacy, research, and the International Builders' Show, making it the umbrella organization of which FHBA is the Florida state chapter.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): A national trade association representing the commercial construction industry with chapter network, advocacy, and education programs. Comparable to FHBA in operating model (membership trade association, chapter network, advocacy) but focused on commercial rather than residential construction.

Others

• American Institute of Architects (AIA): A national professional association for architects with state and local chapters, advocacy, continuing education, and member benefits. Operates on a comparable federated trade association model relevant to the broader design and construction industry that FHBA's builder and associate members serve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FHBAOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaHBA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-home-builders-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/HBAofFLA

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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