Specialties
he Greater Houston Builders Association proudly represents all aspects of the residential building industry in the greater Houston area. Chartered in 1941, GHBA is a trade organization whose members are involved in the development, homebuilding, and remodeling industry in 11 counties--Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Waller, Liberty, Wharton, Galveston, Matagorda, and now Austin and Colorado counties. Our mission is to be the voice of Houston's residential construction industry, serving our members and the community by education and advocating professionalism and quality housing. The association interacts with the government, community and general public to enhance the business climate for its members, and to provide quality obtainable housing to the community it serves. The association is also active in community outreach and charitable events. The Houston region continues to lead the nation in new housing starts. Values have held strong, and we are positioned to bounce back more quickly with affordable, quality homes than any other major metropolitan area. The GHBA is the third largest builders association in the country and the largest in Texas. The GHBA has over 1,500 member companies representing more than 60,000 full time jobs. The local homebuilding industry generates about $3 billion in annual wages, taxes, fees, and other revenue to the local economy. Houston's residential housing market continues to be one of the most affordable and stable in the nation.