ADVOCACY

A Stronger Voice for
the Building Industry.

Representing builders, protecting housing, opportunities, and keeping our members informed at the local, state, and national levels.

WORKING FOR OUR MEMBERS

Advocating for the People Who Build Our Region

ORBA works with local leaders, the Home Builders Association of Tennessee (HBAT) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to represent the building industry across Bradley, Polk, and McMinn counties.

LOCAL
GOVERNMENT

Zoning, permitting, and
development issues.

STATE
ADVOCACY

Housing legislation,
codes, and regulations.

NATIONAL
VOICE

Connected through NAHB
on federal priorities.

MEMBER
UPDATES

Timely alerts, deadlines,
and calls to action.

Our Advocacy Priorities

Housing
Affordability

Support policies that increase attainable housing options.

Building Codes
& Licensing

Promote sensible codes and fair licensing that protect quality.

Permitting &
Regulations

Encourage efficient, predictable, and consistent review processes.

Workforce
Development

Strengthen the skilled workforce for today and tomorrow.

Government Affairs

Stay Informed. Be Ready to Act.

Legislation, regulations, and policy decisions impact the cost to build, the availability of housing and the success of our members. Stay informed on issues that matter to builders, developers, and the communities we serve.

Advocacy in Action

Building relationships with elected leaders.

Supporting candidates who understand housing.

ORBA members engage with decision-makers to help strengthen the future of housing and the building industry.

ORBA Political Action Committee

Help Strengthen Our Voice.

The ORBA PAC supports candidates who understand the issues affecting housing, construction and responsible growth.

PAC contributions are voluntary and separate from ORBA membership dues.

Your Voice Matters

Stay informed, respond to action alerts, attend government-affairs events and share the issues affecting your business and our industry.