Member Benefits
Why Join HBA of Central Louisiana?
Exposure & Referrals
Being a member of the Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana (HBACL) is more than annual dues and a directory listing. It reflects a member's commitment to their craft, a commitment that can greatly enhance your business. Upon joining, members agree to our Code of Ethics and are committed to building industry standards. Every member has invested in their professionalism and expertise. You will benefit from:
- Attending events and membership meetings to stay updated on the latest industry trends.
- Receiving crucial updates on local building codes plus state and national legislative information within your industry.
- Building connections with other industry professionals.
- Participating in educational classes.
- Tapping into the collective knowledge and experience of fellow HBACL members, as well as resources from the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
When you choose to become an HBACL member, you're investing in a partnership built on trust, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
HBA Motto "Do Business with Member"
HBACL actively promotes doing business with a member and offering referrals to the general public.
Member Discounts & Rebates
Advocacy Efforts - State & National Level
• LHBA advocacy saved members an average of $5000
annually
• NAHB advocacy saved members an average of $5950
Networking Opportunities
• Quarterly local general membership meetings
• Quarterly State meetings
• Continuing education trainings
• Member participation in special events
(Home Show, Golf Tournament, Skeet Shoot)
Member Only Insurance Programs
• LHBA Self-Insured Fund – Workers’ Comp
• LHBA General Liability
• HBA Builders Risk Insurance
Save money on Workers’ Comp through the Homebuilders Self-Insurers Fund
(click picture to learn more)
Builder and remodeler members can also take advantage of the LHBA General Liability Trust
(click picture to learn more)
LHBA’s Builders Risk Program offers substantial savings over other programs
(click picture to learn more)
LOCAL
Home Builder's Association of Central Louisiana
The Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana brings together the major players in the Louisiana area housing industry. Our membership includes builders, contractors, remodelers and developers as well as sales and marketing experts, architects, trade contractors, product suppliers, and providers of financial and other industry services.
Each educational opportunity is part of the strategy to maintain a competitive edge. Take advantage of the educational opportunities offered throughout the year to obtain needed continuing education units or ways to improve your business.
To become a member of HBACL, you may contact a representative by calling 318-443-1902 or by submitting the membership application. Click the join button on the home page.
STATE
Louisiana Home Builder's Association
LHBA advocacy saves members an average of $5,000 annually on issued related to New Home Warranty Act, copper theft, evictions, workers compensation and loan closing.
Member Discounts & Rebates
Do you buy office supplies, building supplies, or computers, rent cars, send packages, or need insurance? Member discounts and rebates can put more cash back in your pocket and can PAY for your membership.
Free Member Benefit to Builder & Remodeler Members of the Louisiana HBA
(click to learn more)
Exposure & Referrals
The HBACL actively promotes doing business with a member, to other members as well as the general public. We offer referrals using our member directory, and by offering free & low cost advertising to our members.
