Frequently Asked Questions

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides an excellent repository of Builder Services and Standards, plus they provide forms for builders to have electrical service turned on for new residential construction. See the resource at http://www.entergy-louisiana.com/your_home/builder.aspx.

The builder licensing law was enacted to protect the consumer. Consumer protection is afforded by the fact that licensed builders must meet certain professional and business requirements set by the state such as workers compensation insurance and general liability insurance.

The New Home Warranty Act (NHWA) is the exclusive remedy for construction defects between the builder and the homeowner. It is a tradeoff whereby the builder provides certain warranties remedying and repairing defects in the home in exchange for limitations on such warranties. The warranty only covers actual physical damage to the home as set forth in the NHWA. There is a minimum warranty; however, the builder can agree to more extensive warranties.

Visit our trusted partner, LHBA GL Trust for extended coverage options.

A licensed builder should have their state license to present to you. You can also contact the state license board or visit their website at www.lslbc.state.la.us to verify your builder’s information.

Yes! Anyone deciding to build their home without using a licensed and experienced contractor would be considered an unlicensed builder.

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of regulatory agencies, governmental agencies, and consumer protection organizations. If you are looking for information on a more local basis, you may consider contacting the local home builders association in your area for assistance.

Yes! If the cost of your project is over $75,000, hired supervisors must also be licensed.

A licensed builder should have their state license to present to you. You can also contact the state license board or visit their website at www.lslbc.state.la.us to verify your builder’s information.

Membership in the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) – as well as the national association (NAHB) – is AUTOMATIC whenever you join your local home builders association! You’ll also be able to take advantage of ALL of our money saving benefits made available to you by LHBA and NAHB. Use this form to request to be contacted by the home builders association in your area, and see all the benefits of membership in the LHBA and NAHB!

We have established a handy online Buyers Guide where you can search for active & participating Louisiana Home Builders Association members!

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides an excellent repository of Builder Services and Standards, plus they provide forms for builders to have electrical service turned on for new residential construction. See the resource at http://www.entergy-louisiana.com/your_home/builder.aspx.

The builder licensing law was enacted to protect the consumer. Consumer protection is afforded by the fact that licensed builders must meet certain professional and business requirements set by the state such as workers compensation insurance and general liability insurance.

Yes! If the cost of your project is over $75,000, hired supervisors must also be licensed.

A licensed builder should have their state license to present to you. You can also contact the state license board or visit their website at www.lslbc.state.la.us to verify your builder’s information.

Membership in the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) – as well as the national association (NAHB) – is AUTOMATIC whenever you join your local home builders association! You’ll also be able to take advantage of ALL of our money saving benefits made available to you by LHBA and NAHB. Use this form to request to be contacted by the home builders association in your area, and see all the benefits of membership in the LHBA and NAHB!

Yes! Anyone deciding to build their home without using a licensed and experienced contractor would be considered an unlicensed builder.

There are now 10 home builders associations across the state of Louisiana represented within the LHBA. Of special note, as of August 2018, the HBA of Natchitoches Area has merged into AREA 1, Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana. You can view a location map and get links to each of the Louisiana HBAs here.

The 10 HBAs in Louisiana are:

As a free benefit to Builder & Remodeler members, you are eligible for LHBA’s Member Rebate Program! There are currently over 60 of the country’s leading Manufacturer Brands that participate in the Member Rebate Program, and offer the same rebates as the “Top-5 Builders” receive regardless of your volume. You can find detailed information about the program and rebates here.

There are special incentives for Associate Members as well! By mentioning the Member Rebate Program to your customers who are members of your Home Builders Association, you are building reciprocity with the Builder & Remodeler. Every quarter, when your customer receives a rebate check, they will think of you who introduced them to this free member benefit. The Member Rebate Program can also be used as a tool to recruit new members in your Local HBA.

You can click here to find a detailed list of each home builders association in Louisiana, along with their contact information and other helpful tips. Remember that a membership in both the LHBA and NAHB is automatic whenever you join a local HBA!

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of regulatory agencies, governmental agencies, and consumer protection organizations. If you are looking for information on a more local basis, you may consider contacting the local home builders association in your area for assistance.

The builder licensing law was enacted to protect the consumer. Consumer protection is afforded by the fact that licensed builders must meet certain professional and business requirements set by the state such as workers compensation insurance and general liability insurance.

Yes! If the cost of your project is over $75,000, hired supervisors must also be licensed.

A licensed builder should have their state license to present to you. You can also contact the state license board or visit their website at www.lslbc.state.la.us to verify your builder’s information.

Membership in the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) – as well as the national association (NAHB) – is AUTOMATIC whenever you join your local home builders association! You’ll also be able to take advantage of ALL of our money saving benefits made available to you by LHBA and NAHB. Use this form to request to be contacted by the home builders association in your area, and see all the benefits of membership in the LHBA and NAHB!

Yes! Anyone deciding to build their home without using a licensed and experienced contractor would be considered an unlicensed builder.

The New Home Warranty Act (NHWA) is the exclusive remedy for construction defects between the builder and the homeowner. It is a tradeoff whereby the builder provides certain warranties remedying and repairing defects in the home in exchange for limitations on such warranties. The warranty only covers actual physical damage to the home as set forth in the NHWA. There is a minimum warranty; however, the builder can agree to more extensive warranties.

Visit our trusted partner, LHBA GL Trust for extended coverage options.

YES! The Louisiana Home Builders Association General Liability Trust is a separate legal entity from the Louisiana Home Builders Association. Unlike a typical insurance company, the Trust is controlled by a Board of Trustees that are builders and indemnities of the Trust. The Trust offers general liability coverage at cost, a value to builders that cannot be matched by any other general liability provider. It also produces model contracts for builders to use in their operations.

You can get much more detailed information and see a full list of FAQs at the website!

If you are a licensed residential builder in the state of Louisiana, R.S. 37:2167 requires you to carry at least $100,000 of general liability coverage. A provision of this law recognizes entities like the Trust as a means of satisfying the requirement (see R.S. 22:5 (9) (d)). LHBA GL Trust only provides coverage for occurrences within the state of Louisiana.

See more General Liability FAQs at the LHBA General Liability Trust website.

Yes! LHBA has partnered with Builders Risk Insurance to provide premium risk insurance for builders in HBAs. Coverage under the insurance program is available for Residential & Commercial, New & Renovations, and Model Homes (plus model home contents!). It offers 3 policy options, multiple renewal options, and website reporting.

Get full details and begin the application process at https://www.hbabuildersrisk.com or call 1-855-442-2467.

YES! LHBA has partnered with the Homebuilders Self-Insurers Fund (SIF) for access to an affordable Workers’ Comp insurance program specifically for the construction services industry. Since it started in 1979, the SIF has returned nearly $70 Million in dividends to qualifying fund participants.

Find out more by visiting  www.lhbasif.com.

We have established a handy online Buyers Guide where you can search for active & participating Louisiana Home Builders Association members!

As a free benefit to Builder & Remodeler members, you are eligible for LHBA’s Member Rebate Program! There are currently over 60 of the country’s leading Manufacturer Brands that participate in the Member Rebate Program, and offer the same rebates as the “Top-5 Builders” receive regardless of your volume. You can find detailed information about the program and rebates here.

There are special incentives for Associate Members as well! By mentioning the Member Rebate Program to your customers who are members of your Home Builders Association, you are building reciprocity with the Builder & Remodeler. Every quarter, when your customer receives a rebate check, they will think of you who introduced them to this free member benefit. The Member Rebate Program can also be used as a tool to recruit new members in your Local HBA.

The New Home Warranty Act (NHWA) is the exclusive remedy for construction defects between the builder and the homeowner. It is a tradeoff whereby the builder provides certain warranties remedying and repairing defects in the home in exchange for limitations on such warranties. The warranty only covers actual physical damage to the home as set forth in the NHWA. There is a minimum warranty; however, the builder can agree to more extensive warranties.

Visit our trusted partner, LHBA GL Trust for extended coverage options.

YES! The Louisiana Home Builders Association General Liability Trust is a separate legal entity from the Louisiana Home Builders Association. Unlike a typical insurance company, the Trust is controlled by a Board of Trustees that are builders and indemnities of the Trust. The Trust offers general liability coverage at cost, a value to builders that cannot be matched by any other general liability provider. It also produces model contracts for builders to use in their operations.

You can get much more detailed information and see a full list of FAQs at the website!

If you are a licensed residential builder in the state of Louisiana, R.S. 37:2167 requires you to carry at least $100,000 of general liability coverage. A provision of this law recognizes entities like the Trust as a means of satisfying the requirement (see R.S. 22:5 (9) (d)). LHBA GL Trust only provides coverage for occurrences within the state of Louisiana.

See more General Liability FAQs at the LHBA General Liability Trust website.

Membership in the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) – as well as the national association (NAHB) – is AUTOMATIC whenever you join your local home builders association! You’ll also be able to take advantage of ALL of our money saving benefits made available to you by LHBA and NAHB. Use this form to request to be contacted by the home builders association in your area, and see all the benefits of membership in the LHBA and NAHB!

Yes! LHBA has partnered with Builders Risk Insurance to provide premium risk insurance for builders in HBAs. Coverage under the insurance program is available for Residential & Commercial, New & Renovations, and Model Homes (plus model home contents!). It offers 3 policy options, multiple renewal options, and website reporting.

Get full details and begin the application process at https://www.hbabuildersrisk.com or call 1-855-442-2467.

YES! LHBA has partnered with the Homebuilders Self-Insurers Fund (SIF) for access to an affordable Workers’ Comp insurance program specifically for the construction services industry. Since it started in 1979, the SIF has returned nearly $70 Million in dividends to qualifying fund participants.

Find out more by visiting  www.lhbasif.com.

There are now 10 home builders associations across the state of Louisiana represented within the LHBA. Of special note, as of August 2018, the HBA of Natchitoches Area has merged into AREA 1, Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana. You can view a location map and get links to each of the Louisiana HBAs here.

The 10 HBAs in Louisiana are:

You can click here to find a detailed list of each home builders association in Louisiana, along with their contact information and other helpful tips. Remember that a membership in both the LHBA and NAHB is automatic whenever you join a local HBA!

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of regulatory agencies, governmental agencies, and consumer protection organizations. If you are looking for information on a more local basis, you may consider contacting the local home builders association in your area for assistance.

Membership in the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) – as well as the national association (NAHB) – is AUTOMATIC whenever you join your local home builders association! You’ll also be able to take advantage of ALL of our money saving benefits made available to you by LHBA and NAHB. Use this form to request to be contacted by the home builders association in your area, and see all the benefits of membership in the LHBA and NAHB!

There are now 10 home builders associations across the state of Louisiana represented within the LHBA. Of special note, as of August 2018, the HBA of Natchitoches Area has merged into AREA 1, Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana. You can view a location map and get links to each of the Louisiana HBAs here.

The 10 HBAs in Louisiana are:

We have established a handy online Buyers Guide where you can search for active & participating Louisiana Home Builders Association members!

As a free benefit to Builder & Remodeler members, you are eligible for LHBA’s Member Rebate Program! There are currently over 60 of the country’s leading Manufacturer Brands that participate in the Member Rebate Program, and offer the same rebates as the “Top-5 Builders” receive regardless of your volume. You can find detailed information about the program and rebates here.

There are special incentives for Associate Members as well! By mentioning the Member Rebate Program to your customers who are members of your Home Builders Association, you are building reciprocity with the Builder & Remodeler. Every quarter, when your customer receives a rebate check, they will think of you who introduced them to this free member benefit. The Member Rebate Program can also be used as a tool to recruit new members in your Local HBA.

You can click here to find a detailed list of each home builders association in Louisiana, along with their contact information and other helpful tips. Remember that a membership in both the LHBA and NAHB is automatic whenever you join a local HBA!

YES! The Louisiana Home Builders Association General Liability Trust is a separate legal entity from the Louisiana Home Builders Association. Unlike a typical insurance company, the Trust is controlled by a Board of Trustees that are builders and indemnities of the Trust. The Trust offers general liability coverage at cost, a value to builders that cannot be matched by any other general liability provider. It also produces model contracts for builders to use in their operations.

You can get much more detailed information and see a full list of FAQs at the website!

Membership in the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) – as well as the national association (NAHB) – is AUTOMATIC whenever you join your local home builders association! You’ll also be able to take advantage of ALL of our money saving benefits made available to you by LHBA and NAHB. Use this form to request to be contacted by the home builders association in your area, and see all the benefits of membership in the LHBA and NAHB!

Yes! LHBA has partnered with Builders Risk Insurance to provide premium risk insurance for builders in HBAs. Coverage under the insurance program is available for Residential & Commercial, New & Renovations, and Model Homes (plus model home contents!). It offers 3 policy options, multiple renewal options, and website reporting.

Get full details and begin the application process at https://www.hbabuildersrisk.com or call 1-855-442-2467.

YES! LHBA has partnered with the Homebuilders Self-Insurers Fund (SIF) for access to an affordable Workers’ Comp insurance program specifically for the construction services industry. Since it started in 1979, the SIF has returned nearly $70 Million in dividends to qualifying fund participants.

Find out more by visiting  www.lhbasif.com.