About Advocacy Get Involved Membership Resources Find a Pro Fall Festival of Homes ADVOCACY Effective Representation in Government Promoting Policy That Grows Your Business and Our Community SHBA Government Affairs represents Association members at all levels of government. Staff and members monitor, testify and report on issues including impact fees, environmental policies, land use and a multitude of other issues impacting the residential construction industry. SHBA 2020 Endorsed Candidates Each year the Spokane Home Builders Association identifies and evaluates candidates for office that represent the values and principals of the local building industry. Endorsed candidates support public policy that protects the American dream of home ownership and encourages a wide variety of attainable housing options in our community. SHBA’s endorsement process includes a written questionnaire, candidate background screening and in-person interview with SHBA members. Core Beliefs Fair Regulation SHBA supports the adoption of uniform development regulations and codes between Spokane regional jurisdictions to provide predictability and certainty. Good Governance Uphold transparency and accountability amongst our elected officials and government staff. Support fiscally responsible government spending that supports future growth and community building. Support Growth Support private property rights and the development of urban growth areas based on objective data that takes the availability of buildable land into account. Artificial restrictions and regulations on growth increase construction costs and raise barriers to housing attainability. Advocacy in Action 2021 Election Results November 3, 2021 Endorsed Candidate Update While a handful of votes remain to be counted, the results of this year’s elections are all… Read More State Building Code Council passes emergency rules to address supply chain issues November 3, 2021 From the BIAW Blog The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently released two new emergency rules to address supply… Read More Sustainability ‘Action’ Plan? October 27, 2021 Spokane is desperate for sustainable solutions but may be adopting plans that aren’t feasible. In the months leading up to… Read More 1 2 3 … 7 Next » Get In Touch! (509) 532-4990 5813 E 4th Ave, Ste 201 Spokane Valley, WA 99212 Contact Us info.shba.com/textupdates Click Here for Text Updates Additional Resources Fall Festival of Homes Spokane Home Shows Search Our Members’ Employment Listings Policy Statement Stay Connected! © 2021 Spokane Home Builders Association. All Rights Reserved | Site by GrowthZone