The House That SHE Built Sold in Utah

By Industry News
The House That SHE Built, a new home in Saratoga Springs, Utah designed and built by an all-female crew, recently sold. Much of the proceeds from the sale will be going to advance efforts to get more women in construction, thanks to the work of many volunteers and sponsors.

New Home Sales Flat in October After September Data Revision

By Housing
Contracts for new, single-family home sales were flat at a 745,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate in October according to estimates from the joint release of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the flat reading was due to a significant downward revision for the September pace (revised from an 800,00 rate to… Read More ›

BRDPW Permitting changes supported by HBA

By Advocacy

HBA|GBR’s Board met last week and voted to support the proposed permitting ordinance and fee schedule to begin January 2022. The letter sent to the Metropolitan Council and media is attached for your reference.

After years of working with BRDPW, HBA’s permitting working group agreed to support an updated proposal spearheaded by Rachael Lambert, Department of Development.  All residential inspections will be outsourced to South Central Planning and Development Commission. 

We look forward to engaging you in future discussions that continue our progress to create a better Baton Rouge!

View letter to East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council.

To learn more about this issue and other industry issues, please contact Melissa Parmelee, VP of Community and Government Relations.