Member Name________________________________________________________________
Type of Membership Builder/Developer_____________________________________________________________
Type of Remodeler___________________________________________________________________
Type of Products or Special Services Offered (Remodelers/Associate Members)
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Year Established__________________________# of Employees_____
Reason for joining the Home Builders Association
Builder Member - $675.00 - Shall be open to any person, firm, or corporation that is in the business of building or rebuilding homes, apartments, schools, commercial, industrial, or other structures normally related to a community or in land development or derives a significant amount of their income from building or remodeling; who resides within the territorial jurisdiction of this Association; subscribes to the Code of Ethics, Purposes and Bylaws of this Association and meets with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Associate Member - $675.00 - Shall be open to any person, firm or corporation engaged in a trade, industry or profession related to building and not inconsistent with the objectives of this Association; who resides within the territorial jurisdiction of this Association; subscribes to the Code of Ethics, Purposes and Bylaws of this Association, and meets with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Affiliate Member - $55.00 per year based on the anniversary. For employees of current Builder or Associate For employees of current Builder or Associate Members for the sole purpose of receiving local and national mailings. These members will be listed in the local directory and receive the online version of Building News.
Remodeler Council - $50.00 If you are a remodeling contractor or profession related to the remodeling industry and want to be on the Remodeler’s Council join in this classification and add $99.00 for Remodeler’s Council. You must be a Builder or Associate Member to join in this classification.
Young Builders Council – (YBC) If you are new to the industry and want to learn more about how to utilize your membership to its fullest, you might want to join this group who will help you with navigating through the ranks of membership. YBC join this classification and add $50.00 for YBC Dues. You must be a Builder or Associate to join this classification.
High Performance Green Council – Green is the new rage for the building industry, keeping up with all the new products and ideas can be a challenge, this group will provide you with the necessary tools needed and educate you about changes. Join this council for $50.00 in addition to your Main Membership.
In making this application, I agree to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association and its Code of Ethics and discharge my obligations promptly. I also understand my affiliation includes membership in the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Home Builders Association of Illinois and the National Association of Home Builders of the United States, the dues of which are paid by the local association. In the event my membership is terminated, I agree to the immediate discontinuance of the use of any insignia in connection with my business.
I hereby give permission for the HBA of Greater Chicago to verify and check all references listed above.
Signature__________________________________________________ Date_________________________
Add an affiliate member $55 ________Name of affiliate___________________________
Card Number:_______________________________________________Expiration Date:_____
Name on Card:_________________________________________Signature_____________________________
mail with payment to 1525 W. Homer St. Chicago, Il 60642
We as members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago believe and affirm
Home ownership can and should be within reach of every American Family.
American homes should be well-designed, well-construction and well-located in attractive communities with educational, recreational, religious and shopping facilities accessible 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 hold inviolate the free enterprise system and the American way of life.
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 Chicago.
We hereby accept the Conditions of the Code of Ethics of the Home Builders Association of
Greater Chicago.