Our Mission

The Homebuilders Association of Greater Des Moines, chartered in 1944, is a non-profit trade association affiliated with the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and the Homebuilders Association of Iowa (HBAI). The HBA of Greater Des Moines is dedicated to the advancement of the building industry, its members and the communities it serves.

Our purpose is to:

• Provide leadership, education and direction for its members as the
  recognized voice of the industry
• Establish and maintain prescribed industry standards and professionalism
  of its members
• Enhance the building industry by maintaining a cooperative and effective
  relationship with government
• Maintain a strong membership base and financial stability to be able to
  effectively respond to the future issues and challenges

We believe and affirm that:

• Homeownership can and should be within reach of every American family
• American homes should be well-designed, well-constructed, and well-
  located in attractive communities with educational, recreational, religious, and shopping facilities to all
• American homes should be built under the free American enterprise
  system

To achieve these goals, we pledge alliance to the following principles and policies:

• Our paramount responsibility is to our customers, our community and
  our country
• Honesty is our guiding business policy
• High standards of health, safety and sanitation shall be built into every
  home
• Members shall deal fairly with their respective employees, sub-contractors
  and suppliers
• As members of a progressive industry, we encourage research to develop
  new materials, new building techniques, new building equipment and
  improve methods of home financing so that every home purchaser may
  get the greatest value possible for every dollar
• All sound legislative proposals affecting our industry and the people we
  serve shall have our informed and vigorous support
• We pledge our support to our associates, our local, state and national
  association and all related industries concerned with the preservation of
  legitimate rights and freedoms
• We assume these responsibilities freely and solemnly, mindful that they
  are part of our obligation as members of the Home Builders Association
  of Greater Des Moines