JOIN THE NRVHBA

Details of Membership

Cost of membership is $395 for Builder Member-Developer-Remodeler Firms and Associate Member Firms.

Download Membership Application (PDF 172 Kb)

Download HBAV Anthem Health Insurance Plan (PDF 48 Kb) and Dental Rider (916 Kb)

Download the NRVHBA By Laws (PDF, 372 Kb)

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Dues payments to NRVHBA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues payments may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses, subject to an exclusion for lobbying activity. A small portion of NRVHBA dues will be allocated to the State Builder Members Political Action Committee (PAC). If you wish, you may request not to have this portion of your dues allocated to the PAC. Page three of the Membership Application gives details about the disbursement of funds.

Benefits

The New River Valley HomeBuilder Members Association is one of the most proactive building industry trade associations in Virginia. Our efforts to promote member businesses, encourage growth in the region and provide information and education to our members are key to the success of this association.

Download the NRVHBA brochure, So, Why Haven't You Joined? (pdf, 200Kb)

HBAV Rebate Program

HBAV Member Rebate Program - Q1’10 SAVE $636.05!*

www.hbarebates.com/hbav

Membership pays, see what members have to say in their own words. Download Member Feedback pdf (Word doc).

* The average rebate per Builder participating in the HBAV Member Rebate Program

NEW! Member To Member Advantage program

This new program is designed to encourage networking between members and ultimately increase your business and save you money. As a NRVHBA member, you may offer special prices and / or services that are exclusive to other members. The two fold advantage is an opportunity to increase your business by encouraging other members to buy or use your products and services and an opportunity to save your business money through our members.

Check out the Member2Member Brochure (pdf) for details.

Download and fill out the NRVHBA Member to Member form and submit it to the NRVHBA. An email will be sent to all members informing them about your offer. In addition, an asterisk * will appear by your company name or logo to alert members that you participate in the MEMBER TO MEMBER ADVANTAGE program.

NAHB Member Advantage Programs for NRVHBA members.

There have been some changes to the Member Advantage savings portfolio over the past few months. Please make sure to check www.nahb.org/ma for a list of the current programs.

Why Join the NRVHBA?

Our Association has grown tremendously in the past few years and as a result of such, we have tailored our operation to meet your needs.

Monthly Membership Meetings - dinner, a program, and social time

Building Codes Seminars twice a year - to keep you up to date on changing codes

Community and Charitable Activities

Political Action Committees - to represent your interests on local, state and national issues

Enhanced Associate Member member participation in the NRVHBA

As an NAHB benefit, members have access to discounts and savings opportunities offered by many top companies. Click here to find out more about NAHB Member Advantage.

It Pays to be a Member!

Save 22% each month with Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Wireless has teamed up with the Home Builders Purchasing Program to provide special offers to the Home Builders Association.
Right-click to download the Verizon Wireless Discount pdf.

Better Networking through stronger participation in events

Opportunities to showcase your business - meeting sponsorships, newsletter, website, and Home Expo

Marketing and Advertising contacts to assist your business in attracting new customers

Web Site Expansion to allow consumers to locate you through a recognized venue

IRC Code Updates available within our Association office

Association Social functions that are enjoyable and profitable

Code of Ethics

As members in good standing in the New River Valley Home Builder Members Association, Inc. (NRVHBA), we believe in and accept the responsibilities and obligations inherent in providing housing and its related infrastructure. In an effort to fulfill these responsibilities, we pledge to uphold the following objectives:

Conduct business affairs with honesty and professionalism

Provide the best possible housing value to our customers

Use of quality building materials and sound construction practices

Use of high standards for safety, sanitation, and livability in housing design and construction

To meet all financial obligations in a timely and responsible manner

To honor both the spirit and letter of business contracts, and to deal with our employees, subcontractors, and suppliers with integrity and fairness

To keep informed regarding policies and other essential information which affect our business interests and those of the building industry as a whole

To comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to the health, safety, and welfare of our customers and employees

To use honesty and integrity as the focus of our business policies

To provide a prompt response to customer requests for warranty service

Seek to resolve disputes through arbitration, negotiation and compromise rather than through litigation

To abide by and support the decisions of NRVHBA in promoting and enforcing Code

As evidenced by application for membership, members acknowledge that they have of their own free will adopted these professional standards for use in their business, mindful that this is part of their membership in the NRVHBA.

We believe that home ownership should be within the reach of all Americans and, we believe that by adhering to the principles outlined here, we are supporting that idea.

We believe that the free enterprise system is essential to the high standard of living that we enjoy and, we pledge to support our fellow members in NRVHBA and the local, state, and national associations, as well as related industries which strive to preserve the inalienable rights and freedoms which we enjoy.