The Who, How, What and Why's of OCHBA Membership
"Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged.
Theodore Roosevelt
1908
Who - The Onslow County Home Builders Association is a trade association consisting of single and multi-family builders, developers, remodelors, suppliers and other allied professionals to the residential construction industry.
Builder Members are involved in residential, commercial and industrial construction or remodeling and have to have a valid North Carolina Contractor's License.
"Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged.
No man has the moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere."
President
Theodore Roosevelt
1908
How - The OCHBA is made up of over 230 members who are geographically located both in Onslow and the surrounding counties.
Upon joining the OCHBA, membership is automatically accorded to the North Carolina Home Builders Association as well as the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, DC.
The annual membership dues of $375 (for builder and associate members--$85 for affiliate members) pay for all three memberships.
What - Three types of membership are available.
Builder Members are involved in residential, commercial and industrial construction or remodeling and have to have a valid North Carolina Contractor's License.
Associate Members provide supplies or a service to builder members such as architects, building materials suppliers, insurance agencies, attorneys, electricians, bankers, engineers, etc.
Affiliate Members (only $85 per year) are from organizations that already have a Builder or Associate Member in the OCHBA. Affiliate memberships allow one company (like realty firms or banks) to have multiple members in the OCHBA at a reduced cost.
Why - We live in a world of increasing regulations and new "fees". Our industry is increasingly seen, incorrectly, as a cashcow for local governments. As Abraham Lincoln rightly said, ""A house divided against itself cannot stand". If we are united as an industry, we have a much better chance to protect our common interests.
Other benefits are numerous. Better rates on insurance, networking and educational opportunities, and the pride that comes from being a member of an organization which helps provide part of the American Dream: home ownership.
How to Join Click on the button at the top of this page to download an application. Mail the application along with a check for $375 to our Association Mailing Address.
Remember! Your annual local association membership dues payment gives you membership into THREE builder associations----local (OCHBA), state (NCHBA) and national (NAHB).