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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead is to provide quality services, benefits and education to our members and the community. Striving to be a visible and proactive influence, the association represents the collective interests of the home building industry.
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What’s new at the HBA
New housing impact study reiterates need to secure growth, decide on permanent flood protection to ease concerns
The HBA of F-M released a housing impact study for the Fargo-Moorhead metro area during a press conference Oct. 11. National Association of Home Builders Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg presented the findings that show financial benefits of growth to the metro area and surrounding community. Click here to view the slides from his presentation. A full version of the study's two parts, "Income, Jobs and Taxes Generated" and "Comparing Costs to Revenue for Local Governments" is also available.
- In the first year, construction of 100 single-family homes generates nearly $9.5 million in local income, over $1 million in local taxes and creates 154 local jobs.
- The ripple effect from the construction phase creates $4.6 million in local income, $485,000 in local taxes and 82 local jobs.
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New residential construction generates approximately 890 full-time jobs which is comparable to employers like Microsoft and US Bank, and makes it the sixth largest private employer in the F-M area.
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Housing pays for itself: By the end of the first year, debt for services like fire and police protection, garbage collection, roads and schools is fully paid off. For every 100 single-family and 75 multi-family units, net income after just one year is nearly $46,000 and eventually grows to as much as $379,900 thereafter.
- The need for permanent flood protection for new and existing homes;
- Unknown regulations being developed both locally and federally that create an unstable business environment;
- A changing perception the region faces from a community of growth and prosperity to a community continually battling potential flood disasters.
Upcoming Events
Continuing Education
- LAST CHANCE! Feb. 1 - Minnesota contractor continuing education (approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry).
- March 9 - Power limited technician continuing education satisfying requirements for Minnesota.
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March 14 - EPA certified renovator training will satisfy requirements by the Remodeling, Renovation & Painting (RRP) Rule in place for paint disturbed in homes built 1978 or earlier.
Housing & Remodeling Incentives
Save thousands of dollars!
- Local new housing incentives are available in Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo.
- Click here for more details on incentives for new housing in the F-M metro area, plus more!
- North Dakota Utility Rebate Program funds are available for energy efficiency upgrades through local utilities and rural cooperatives for a limited time.
- Federal tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements to homes.
- Find a professional contractor or remodeler in your neighborhood to help build a new home, or upgrade your existing home.
Attention Armed Service Members:
If you were on official extended duty outside of the United States for at least 90 days between Jan. 1, 2009 and May 1, 2010, you may qualify for the federal housing tax credit that expired April 30, 2010. Visit www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com for more details.

- The Fall Home Show was October 1-2 at the Fargo Civic Center!
- Click for Fall Home Show details.
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