About Us
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Southern Tier Home Builders & Remodelers Association is to foster professionalism through an organized group of ethical members—builders, remodelers, and associated businesses—promote and enhance the benefits of home ownership, and serve as a trusted resource for consumers.
The Southern Tier Home Builders and Remodelers Association, founded in 1949, is the voice of the building and remodeling industry in south central New York, representing the diverse builders and related professionals of our area. STHBRA is a not-for-profit, professional trade association affiliated with the New York Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, which comprise of over 200 members.
As “citizens who build,” our association strives to:
- enhance the community’s quality of life
- build a positive business environment
- advocate home ownership
- promote affordable housing
- encourage sensible development of the community
Our association makes available to members a variety of services—safety training, new product awareness, and pertinent legislative and regulatory process influence—that enable our members to maintain high standards in all aspects of their business. Interested in becoming a member? Click here.
In addition to member services and general community support, our association strives to educate the public about building-related issues, such as the recently passed New York State law regarding remodeling and home improvement contracts. The Association also makes itself available for grievance and complaint mediation between customers and members.