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