Code of Ethics Why Use an HBA member? HBA Limited Warranty Industry Standards Consumer Affairs The following criteria must be met for Builders, Land Developers or Remodeling Contractors to become Builder, Land Developer, or Remodeler members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati. Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from a current Builder, Land Developer, or Remodeler member of the Association. Applicant must have a letter from a lending officer of their financial institution regarding the business' borrowing relationship. Applicants must have been engaged in their own business for one (1) full year prior to applying for membership. References from 3 homeowners, 2 material suppliers, and 2 subcontractors must be supplied by the applicant. All references must be for work done within the past 2 years. In the event of a Developer applicant, references of six (6) building lots completed within the last two (2) years must be supplied. All completed applications are reviewed by a subcommittee of current Association members. This subcommittee reviews all reference letters prior to the applicant's submission to the Board of Directors. If a Builder/Land Developer/Remodeler Member leaves the Association for a period of over 6 months, that member must submit to the same approval process as a new Builder/Land Developer/Remodeler member applicant.