Building a Stronger Future for Housing in Lincoln
Decisions made by local and state leaders can affect where homes are built, how communities grow and what it costs to create new housing. The Home Builders Association of Lincoln works to ensure housing professionals have a voice in those conversations.
Through industry education, government involvement and HOMEPAC, HBAL supports informed decisions that recognize the importance of housing to Lincoln and communities across Nebraska.
Why Housing Advocacy Matters
Housing Policy Affects the Entire Community
Housing is about more than the construction of individual homes. It affects the people who want to live and work in our community, the businesses that employ local professionals and Lincoln’s ability to grow responsibly.
Policies related to development, infrastructure, building requirements and housing costs can influence what gets built and who is able to call Lincoln home. HBAL helps bring the experience of builders, remodelers, suppliers and other housing professionals into conversations that shape our community.
This work supports a healthier housing environment and helps public officials better understand how their decisions may affect homeowners, future homebuyers and the professionals who serve them.
A Voice for Lincoln’s Homebuilding Industry
HBAL serves as a collective voice for the local homebuilding industry. We help connect housing professionals with the public officials and community leaders making decisions that may affect housing in Lincoln and Nebraska.
Representation
HBAL represents the perspectives of builders, remodelers, suppliers and other professionals who contribute to Lincoln’s housing industry.
Education
We help decision-makers understand how proposed policies and regulations may affect housing, local businesses and the broader community.
Participation
HBAL gives members opportunities to stay informed, participate in government affairs and support candidates who understand the importance of housing.
Help Strengthen the Voice of Lincoln’s Housing Industry
A strong housing community depends on informed leadership and the involvement of professionals who understand the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Supporting a Strong Voice for Housing
HOMEPAC is HBAL’s political action committee. It gives HBAL members a way to participate in the governmental process and support candidates who understand the importance of housing in Lincoln and Nebraska.
Financial contributions from HBAL members provide HOMEPAC with the resources to support candidates whose leadership and decisions may affect housing and the local homebuilding industry.
Participating in HOMEPAC
HBAL members who contribute an annual minimum of $100 or more can participate in discussions and vote. All HBAL members are encouraged to attend HOMEPAC meetings.