BUILDING A BETTER KC
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH HOMEBUILDING
Kansas City’s future is being built right now, one home, one career and one community at a time. From advocacy and workforce development to housing education and community impact, the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is driving progress across the region. “Building a Better KC” is more than a statement, but it is a commitment to the people and places that make this city thrive.
BUILDING HOMES EASES TAX BURDENS
In a typical year, the 5,300 newly built single-family homes in the KC region result in $81.2 million in tax and other revenue for local governments and just $36.1 million in local government expenditures needed to continue providing services at current levels. After 15 years, new single-family homes will generate $1,379.3 million in revenue compared to $661.7 million in costs.
MORE HOMES DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Local home builders build the equivalent of a new KCI airport every single year, contributing more than $1.5 billion in economic activity annually.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE OF ACCESSIBLE SUSTAINABILITY
The home building industry works with 68 different cities in the region to balance wants vs. needs. By proactively engaging in discussions related to codes, permitting and other building-related items, we continually strive to build safer, more efficient homes while also being mindful of the consumer’s ability to afford the home.
HOUSING INSIGHTS IN JUST 60 SECONDS
Stay sharp and in the know with “Will’s One Minute”, a video series featuring quick, impactful insights from KCHBA Executive Vice President Will Ruder. In just 60 seconds, Will breaks down the housing issues, trends and policies that matter most.
FIVE Ls OF HOMEBUILDING
- LAND: It is harder to find developed land on which to build.
- LUMBER and other materials prices are still higher than historic norms.
- LABOR: Over 200,000 construction jobs available nationally; Fewer workers mean longer construction times and higher prices.
- LOANS: Rising interest rates don’t just affect consumers; lines of credit to build a home have tightened.
- LAWS: Home building is largely regulated at the local level. Cities are adding costs through more restrictive regulations.
CUT THE RED TAPE. LET BUILDERS BUILD.
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