Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Department (GAD) of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County functions as a liaison between local, state and federal elected officials and our builder and associate members in Wake County and the twelve municipal governments within its boundaries.

The GAD staff monitors public policy issues that have an impact on the livelihood of our members. These issues may take the form of, but are certainly not limited to the following:

  • Impact fees and transfer taxes
  • Amendments to unified development ordinances
  • Amendments to land development ordinances
  • Building code interpretations and changes
  • Permit fee increases
  • Water restrictions
  • Transportation
  • Anti and slow growth legislation
 
The GAD manages a Governmental Affairs Committee (committee sign-up form) that meets monthly, typically the second Wednesday over the lunch hour. This committee is chaired by the HBA Vice President and regularly invites elected officials as guest speakers. Monthly meetings are also used to discuss political and regulatory affairs issues and the best way to effectively advocate on these issues.