Membership Requirements
- Apply for membership in a form satisfactory to the BCHBA Board of Directors;
- Be sponsored by an active member in good standings of the BCHBA;
- Have experience in building equal to that required by the Alabama State Licensure Board of Home Builders;
- Have an Alabama Home Building License or have an Alabama General Contractors License that was issued prior to January 1, 1992.
- Applicants accepted by the BCHBA shall pay annual dues for the entire year in which they join. Such dues will also pay for the membership in the National Association of Home Builders of the Untied States and the Home Builders Association of Alabama. Dues are not refundable. Dues are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. Dues may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed by law on lobbying activities. A portion of dues goes to support lobbying activities for the housing industry.
- Attend, at minimum, one General membership meeting each year
- Attend one Membership Information Meeting in the first 3 calendar months after acceptance into Membership. Attend one approved Safety Seminar in each year you are a member;
- Maintain in force, within 3 months of membership, required insurance by the State of Alabama, by Baldwin County, and any Municipality in Baldwin County in which you are building.
- Participate in BCHBA to help foster good building practices and good community relationships
- Be in good standings with the BCHBA as determined by its Board of Directors.