SAHBA

What SAHBA does

SAHBA (Southern Arizona Home Builders Association) is a regional nonprofit trade association headquartered at 2840 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, Arizona, serving as the unified voice of the residential construction industry across Southern Arizona. The association's membership spans home builders, remodelers, trade contractors, material suppliers, and associate service providers, and it operates as a private nonprofit entity funded by member dues, event sponsorships, event registration fees, and member-benefit publications. SAHBA delivers advocacy, professional development, networking, workforce development, and community engagement programming through an elected Board of Directors, standing committees and councils (Remodelers Council, Sales & Marketing Council, Safety/Health/Environment Council, Tech Committee, Business Referral Exchange, Builder Roundtable), and a small staff. The 2026 Board Installation installed Anjela Salyer as Chair of the Board.

The association's core product is its membership platform, supported by a third-party GrowthZone-based member portal, an online business directory and Buyers Guide (southernazbuildersbuyersguide.com), and email newsletters including "News You Can Use" and the NAHB Monthly Newsletter. It runs a calendar of 33+ annual events spanning signature networking mixers (Turn the Tables, Summer and Fall Mixers), charitable tournaments (Charity Golf Classic running since 1995, Chairwoman's Cup), the Denim & Diamonds Awards Reception, board installations, and the long-running Construction Career Days / NextGen Construction Career Showcase workforce program that has engaged thousands of Southern Arizona students over 14+ years. Multi-channel member engagement is maintained via LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and direct email, with 1,725 followers on Facebook.

SAHBA's revenue model is a recurring membership subscription augmented by transactional event economics: annual dues from member categories, presenting/champion/ally sponsorship packages for events (with major national builders Pulte Group, D.R. Horton, Mattamy Homes, and KB Home anchoring flagship events), event registration fees, and member-benefit newsletters. The association runs a political action committee (SAHBA-PAC) and is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), including participation in the NAHB Legislative Conference on Capitol Hill. Geographic scope is explicitly bounded to Southern Arizona, with no disclosed expansion beyond the region.

Name

SAHBA

Legal name

Southern Arizona Home Builders Association

Website

https://sahba.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SAHBA is a nonprofit regional trade association headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, serving as the unified voice of Southern Arizona's residential construction industry — representing home builders, remodelers, trade contractors, and associate members through dues-funded membership services, advocacy, networking events, and workforce development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SAHBA generates revenue through annual membership dues from home builders, remodelers, trade contractors, and industry professionals in Southern Arizona's residential construction sector.
2. Event Sponsorships: The association sells sponsorship packages for its signature events including Turn the Tables, Charity Golf Classic, Summer Mixer, Fall Mixer, Awards Reception, and Chairwoman's Cup Tournament. Sponsorship tiers provide brand visibility and recognition to member companies.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from member and non-member registration fees for networking events, educational programs, and community activities.
4. Newsletter and Publication Access: SAHBA publishes newsletters including News You Can Use and the NAHB Monthly Newsletter to keep members informed on industry topics, delivered as a member benefit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SAHBA is a regional trade association that provides membership services, advocacy, networking events, professional development, and workforce programs to home builders, remodelers, trade contractors, and industry professionals in Southern Arizona. The association functions as the unified voice of the residential construction industry, offering member access to events, government affairs representation, newsletters, and a member business directory.

Product overview

SAHBA (Southern Arizona Home Builders Association) is a trade association serving as the voice of Southern Arizona's residential construction industry. The organization offers a unified membership platform providing core services including membership access, event management (hosting signature events such as Turn the Tables, Quarterly Mixers, Charity Golf Classic, Chairwoman's Cup, Denim and Diamonds Awards, and Construction Career Days), government affairs advocacy, marketing and sponsorship opportunities, and SAHBA-PAC political advocacy. Additional offerings include newsletters (News You Can Use, NAHB Monthly), council and committee meetings (Board of Directors, Remodelers Council, Sales & Marketing Council, Safety Health & Environment Council, Tech Committee, BRE), and a member directory with buyers guide. The organization focuses on strengthening the industry, supporting members' professional growth, and building community through partnerships with local charities and workforce development initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SAHBA Membership Annual association membership providing tools, resources, advocacy, and connections for home builders, remodelers, and industry professionals in Southern Arizona.
• Event Management Services Comprehensive event hosting including mixers, golf tournaments, networking events, awards receptions, and board installations serving as premier networking opportunities for members.
• SAHBA Newsletters Publications including 'News You Can Use' and 'NAHB Monthly Newsletter' delivering industry news and updates to members.
• Government Affairs & Advocacy Policy advocacy for housing affordability, workforce development, and expanding housing opportunities, including participation in NAHB Legislative Conference and meetings with congressional representatives.
• Marketing & Sponsorship Services Sponsorship opportunities connecting companies with industry leaders through events, plus the annual Marketing Guide with sponsorship packages and member recognition.
• Construction Career Days Career exploration program introducing Southern Arizona students to careers, technology, and opportunities in the construction industry, running for over 14 years.
• Member Directory & Buyers Guide Online business directory and buyers guide connecting members with industry professionals and service providers in Southern Arizona.
• Council & Committee Meetings Ongoing meetings including Board of Directors, Remodelers Council, Sales & Marketing Council, Safety Health & Environment Council, Golf Committee, BRE, Builder Roundtable, and Tech Committee.
• SAHBA-PAC Political action committee supporting policies that benefit Southern Arizona's residential construction industry and housing affordability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction Career Days has introduced thousands of Southern Arizona students to construction careers over 14+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SERVPRO of TucsoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Presenting sponsor of the 2026 Summer Mixer at 242 Park Ave Events.
• Pulte GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Presenting sponsor of Turn the Tables 2026, a major networking event for SAHBA members.
• OakCraft Elegant CabinetrycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 April 2026Presenting sponsor of the 2026 Chairwoman's Cup Tournament at Stone Canyon Golf Club.
• Stone Canyon Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 April 2026Community partner for the 2026 Chairwoman's Cup Tournament, with proceeds supporting community giving.
• Rancho SahuaritacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026Co-presenting sponsor of the 2026 Board Installation and presenting sponsor of the 2026 Denim & Diamonds Awards Reception.
• Southwest GascoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026Co-presenting sponsor of the 2026 Board Installation, supporting SAHBA's leadership transition event.
• JW Civil and T&T Cleaning and RestorationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 November 2025Co-presenting sponsors of the 2025 Cornhole Tournament at Whiskey Roads.
• Hunter Contracting Co.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Champion Sponsor of the 2025 NextGen Construction Career Showcase.
• D.R. HortoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Champion Sponsor of the 2025 NextGen Construction Career Showcase.
• Mattamy HomescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Champion Sponsor of the 2025 NextGen Construction Career Showcase, supporting workforce development.
• KB HomecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Champion Sponsor of the 2025 NextGen Construction Career Showcase.
• Arizona DesignsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Ally Sponsor of the 2025 NextGen Construction Career Showcase.
• HDS Truck Driving InstituteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Ally Sponsor of the 2025 NextGen Construction Career Showcase.
• TDR ConceptsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Ally Sponsor of the 2025 NextGen Construction Career Showcase.
• Top Build Home ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Ally Sponsor of the 2025 NextGen Construction Career Showcase.
• SERVPROcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2025Sponsor of the Southern Arizona Housing Forum (Government Affairs Breakfast).
• Gothic LandscapeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2025Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Mixer at Gentle Ben's, providing signature cocktails and event support.
• Epix Interiors, OakCraft Cabinetry, Southwest ConcretecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 September 2025Co-presenting sponsors of the 2025 Charity Golf Classic held at Omni Tucson National.
• Pima Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAHBA partners with Pima Community College for the NextGen Construction Career Showcase, bringing together students, educators, and industry professionals for hands-on career exploration in the construction and building industries.
• Arizona Transportation Builders (ATB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the NextGen Construction Career Showcase, supporting workforce development initiatives for Southern Arizona's construction industry.
• UArizona OnlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in the NextGen Construction Career Showcase, connecting students with higher education opportunities in construction-related fields.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAHBA is affiliated with NAHB, receiving monthly newsletters and participating in national advocacy efforts including the NAHB Legislative Conference on Capitol Hill.
• Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSALC President & CEO Ted Maxwell delivered keynote at SAHBA's 2026 Board Installation, discussing regional infrastructure and economic development.
• Diamond VenturescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Southern Arizona Housing Forum (Government Affairs Breakfast) and sponsor of Turn the Tables and other SAHBA events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Texas Association of Builders: State-level home builders trade association serving Texas. Operates a comparable model of regional HBA affiliates, advocacy, and events — analogous to SAHBA's position within the NAHB federation.
• California Building Industry Association: State-level home builders association in California. Comparable association structure and advocacy function but at state scale; useful for benchmarking how regional HBAs relate to state federations.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): The national umbrella trade association for the home building industry. SAHBA is a directly affiliated local/regional HBA within the NAHB federation, and NAHB provides federal advocacy, publications, and the NAHB Monthly Newsletter distributed to SAHBA members.
• Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry: State-level business advocacy organization that overlaps with SAHBA's government-affairs function in Arizona. While not construction-specific, it competes for state-level policy influence relevant to SAHBA's members.

Direct peers

• Building Industry Association of San Diego: Regional home builders trade association in Southern California offering the same core services as SAHBA — membership, advocacy, signature events, and a member directory. Comparable scale and GTM motion to a regional HBA.
• Home Builders Association of Central Arizona: Regional home builders association serving the Phoenix metro area. Operates the same business model (membership dues, events, advocacy, workforce development) as SAHBA but in a different Arizona region, making it a directly comparable peer in the same state.
• HBA of Greater Austin: Regional home builders association serving the Austin, Texas metro area. Operates the same membership, events, advocacy, and workforce development model as SAHBA, making it a closely comparable peer in a similarly-sized Sun Belt market.

Regional players

• Tucson Metro Chamber: Regional business membership organization serving the greater Tucson area. Competes for member mindshare and networking engagement in the same Southern Arizona geography as SAHBA, though with a broader cross-industry (rather than construction-specific) remit.
• Greater Phoenix Chamber: Major metropolitan business chamber in Arizona offering networking, advocacy, and member benefits to a cross-industry membership base. Comparable to SAHBA in organizational structure but serves a broader business community.

Others

• Tucson Association of REALTORS: Regional real estate trade association serving Southern Arizona. While not a direct construction-industry competitor, it overlaps with SAHBA's member base (real estate-adjacent professionals) and shares the same regional advocacy footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDfZ0ydwEORIEtn4f-LkhYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/OfficialSAHBA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-arizona-home-builders-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/southernarizonahomebuilders

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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