History of HBAL

History of the HBAL

Soon after that meeting in 1946, they formally applied to National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for charter. That charter was granted in the fall of 1946 under the name "Associated Home Builders of Louisville". The original charter application contained the names of eighteen members.

From that first meeting  over 50 years ago, the organization has grown to be one of the fourth largest home builders' associations in the United States. The group, which changed its name to Home Builders Association of Louisville in 1962, includes more the 2,700 member companies, corporations and individuals involved in the greater housing industry. Its membership encompasses residential and light commercial construction, remodeling and home improvement in the Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Trimble, Henry and Spencer county areas.

Savings and loan institutions, mortgage and commercial banks, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, development firms, real estate brokers and agents, engineers, architectural firms and other companies and individuals with industry related businesses comprise the associate membership of the HBAL.

As a professional trade association, the HBAL is dedicated to the principle that the American dream of homeownership is central to the community's spirit and well-being and that the ability to realize that dream must be preserved for all generations. To that end, the Association concerns itself with single family home construction, land development, and condominium and multi-family construction, remodeling and rehabilitation of existing property, sales and marketing of new homes, community projects, governmental affairs and related building and housing activities.

The Association also serves the public as a referral agency on behalf of the industry. The Association complies and publishes data on building permit activity, publishes several periodicals detailing how to choose a reputable builder or remodeler and on a daily basis, the association's staff directly advises the public about membership status of companies or individuals. The HBAL also makes use of all media resources to convey their message, including radio, television, newspaper and magazine advertising to encourage the home buying public to do business with a member.

The Association is much more than a beautiful building, a talented staff, or a dedicated membership. It is an integral part of the community it serves. In its continuing effort to promote its principals and ideals, the Association is involved in many programs, activities and services that benefit not only its own members, but the citizens of the entire Louisville metro area.