The Home Builders Association of Lake County was chartered in 1973. We are affiliated with the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.  The mission of the Home Builders Association of Lake County is to use its unified strength and resources to ensure the highest possible standards of quality, integrity and professionalism within the building industry while monitoring government to ensure the preservation of the American Dream of owning a home.

- Upcoming Events & News
HBA OFFICE LOCATION:
1100 N. Joanna Avenue
Tavares FL 32778
Hrs.: Mon. - Fri.
8 AM - Noon; 1 PM - 4 PM

BREAKING NEWS9-4-08: Amendment 5 WILL NOT be on the November ballot

IMPORTANT CONSUMER ALERT: Protect yourself from unlicensed contractor activities. An occupational license is NOT a license to perform contracting work. A Handyman is not a licensed contractor and CANNOT obtain permits. ALWAYS check with your local building department. Make sure that your contractor has a license from Lake or Sumter County Building Divisions or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. It is AGAINST THE LAW to hire unlicensed contractors and stiff penalties could apply.

CONGRATULATIONS! WINNER OF SEPTEMBER "BEAM ME UP" NEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHT IS Clell Coleman, White Aluminum

PLAN TO ATTEND SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING with guest speaker Bill Tucker,President of the Florida Building Material Association. "Back to Basics - A Look at the Near Future of the Building Industry"
Also, annual elections will be held.
Tuesday, September 23, 6:00 pm
Elk’s Club at 2540 Dora Ave., Tavares
Dinner $20 per person
Reservation Deadline~Friday, Sept. 19


2009 PARADE OF HOMES
FEATURED HOME BIDS NOW BEING ACCEPTED.
Submit your bid to the HBA office. Value of Featured Home Package approx. $10,000 plus! The Parade of Homes Guide Book has the longest shelf life of any real estate advertising.

2009 Parade of Homes Committee now meeting on the 4th Wed. of the month. All members welcome to participate on planning work.

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS NOW REQUIRED:
Every building for which a permit for new construction is issued on or after 7/1/08 and having a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage shall have an operational carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of each room used for sleeping purposes.


ENERGY CODE - By executive order of Gov Crist, 15% more energy efficiency will be required. HOWEVER, implementation date has been delayed again due to Tropical Storm Fay.


2007 Builder of the Year - Jim Bible
2007 Associate of the Year - Dan Keeling
2008 Corporate Sponsors - Progress Energy & National City.