Government Affairs

The KCHBA serves as the eyes, ears and voice of the housing industry at the local, state and national levels. It actively works to protect and promote homeownership in the Kansas State Legislature, the Missouri General Assembly and in county and city governments across the Kansas City metropolitan area. KCHBA staff also works to inform members of any issues that may impact their business, such as changes to building codes, planning and zoning ordinances, state or federal tax policy or any other regulatory changes.

The KCHBA is a long-time member of two state-wide housing associations – the HBA of Missouri and the Kansas Building Industry Association. These associations are critical for sharing information on housing issues, regulation and legislation and to coordinate our advocacy efforts. Each year, KCHBA staff coordinate lobby days in Jefferson City and Topeka (and in Washington, D.C.) for members to educate their representatives about housing issues and continue to build relationships with them.

Through the KCHBA’s Political Action Committee (HBA-PAC), we support pro-housing candidates and initiatives to keep the housing industry strong. Members of the HBA-PAC meet regularly to consider candidates and make contribution decisions. KCHBA members also benefit from BUILD-PAC, the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Political Action Committee and NAHB’s government services and programs that help defend homeownership initiatives on Capitol Hill.

2024 State Legislative Agendas

The Home Builders Association has adopted the policy positions and priorities it will hold during the 2023 Kansas and Missouri legislative sessions on behalf of the home building industry. These legislative objectives cover issues of taxation, workers’ compensation, workforce development, licensing, codes, transportation, immigration, and more. To view our 2024 Missouri Legislative Agenda, click here. To view our 2024 Kansas Legislative Agenda, click here.

Click the button to find links to various organizations, companies and government entities to assist you with any issues you may be having related to the residential construction industry.

The Legislative Resources serve as KCHBA member’s one-stop center for advocacy and information. Click this button to identify your legislator, look up their contact information, learn about the KCHBA’s Political Action Committees or find links to helpful resources.

A key reason for the KCHBA’s strength is its active political affairs program. In a typical year, advocacy efforts on your behalf save $10,500 on each new home. Click the button to learn more.