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2020 Single-Family Permits Exceed 2019 Total (November 2020)

Posted on January 7, 2021

In November 2020, 397 single family permits were pulled across the Kansas City regional area, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA). While this is a 22% decrease from...

Building Business News December 2020

Posted on January 7, 2021

Cover Story: Despite unanticipated hurdles and uncertainty due to Covid-19, KCHBA and its members continued to provide essential services to our community everyday. Here's a look back at the highlights from an unusual ye...

KCHBA Foundation Impact: Granting Wishes

Posted on December 22, 2020

When you donate to the KCHBA Foundation Fund, your dollars make an impact on the local level. We are proud to have partnered with the Missouri & Kansas chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Join the 2020 M...

2020 Single-Family Permits on Track to Surpass 2019 Total (October 2020)

Posted on December 15, 2020

More than 500 single family permits were pulled in October, according to statistics compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA). 4,496 permits have been issued between January 1st and October 31st...

2021 Economic Forecast Webinar

Posted on December 15, 2020

Thank you to our sponsor: To say 2020 was tumultuous is an understatement. So how do you prepare your business and make plans for 2021? Find your starting point at the KCHBA's Economic Forecast webinar where you will hea...

Foundation Topgolf Tournament

Posted on December 14, 2020

Join us for the second annual KCHBA Foundation Topgolf Tournament on March 10. It's competitive. It's fun. And it's a blast with a group of your favorite home-building colleagues. Wed., March 10 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p...

Deadline to Enter a Playhouse: Feb. 2

Posted on December 10, 2020

Design and build a unique playhouse to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The proceeds will benefit a local 501(c)(3) via the KCHBA's Foundation. When: April 24-May 2 Where: Nebraska Furniture Mart ...

KCHBA Foundation Impact: Low-Income Housing for Families

Posted on November 30, 2020

Did you know that Habitat for Humanity KC will assist 522 families with housing solutions in the next year? If you supported the KCHBA's Foundation by donating money, attending its 2019 Topgolf Tournament, or were involved in...

KC Comprehensive Plan Update

Posted on November 23, 2020

The City Planning and Development Department is leading an update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. This plan sets priorities and guides land development decisions to ensure Kansas City, Missouri is a thriving, people-cente...

KCHBA Foundation Impact: Heat, AC and Running Water

Posted on November 20, 2020

If you donated to the KCHBA's Foundation Fund this year, participated in the Foundation's 2019 Topgolf Tournament or were involved in the 2020 Parade of Playhouses in any way, you can feel good knowing you are helping others ...

2021 KC MADE Winners

2021 KC MADE Winners Award Program Grant Prize 1st Place Overall Andrew T. - Project #7 Liberty High School $1,000 DeWalt 3-Tool Woodworking Kit with Site-Ready Storage 2nd Place Overall Patric...

41 Actions News Highlights KCHBA’s KC MADE Competition

Reporter Charlie Keegan of 41 Action News visited KC MADE to check out the students' projects and learn more about how the competition is assisting those students in finding a career in the skilled trades. Here are couple of ...

Building Business News April 2021

Cover Story: Spring Parade of Homes Begins April 24 The Spring Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City April 24-May 9 and will feature 255 homes built by 98 home builders in eight counties across the Kansas City metropolit...