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Press release from Mayor and Councilmembers proposing alternative GFC fees
Press release from Mayor and Councilmembers proposing alternative GFC fees SIGN THE LETTER Tell City Council to support CM Bingle’s compromimse plan MAYOR’S PRESS CONFERENCE “Mayor Nadine Woodward joined Councilmember Jonathan Bingle today in announcing an alternative approach to updating development fees that help pay for growth-related transportation and utility infrastructure improvements. Bingle’s approach, which…
Read MoreNew General Facility Charges (GFC) will destroy future housing inventory and raise prices overnight
New General Facility Charges (GFC) will destroy future housing inventory and raise prices overnight You may have heard that Spokane city council is up to no good again, and you would be right. If their emergency ordinance on General Facility Charges (GFC) passes this coming Monday, it may be one of the single largest blows…
Read MoreExponential Increase in Transportation Impact Fees Could Add Stress to New Home Prices
Exponential Increase in Transportation Impact Fees Could Add Stress to New Home Prices The city of Spokane Plan Commission is nearing a recommendation on new impact fees for structures inside city limits. These recommendations will be presented to the Spokane City council, which will debate and vote on these changes in early March. Below is…
Read MoreSHBA members Larry Andrews and Garth Selden featured in Spokesman-review: Federal gas stove ban fails, but appliances under threat in state
SHBA members Larry Andrews and Garth Selden featured in Spokesman-review: Federal gas stove ban fails, but appliances under threat in state By Larry Andrews and Garth Selden National conversations regarding kitchen controversies have typically been relegated to reality competition shows like “Top Chef,” “Iron Chef” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” However, earlier this month a federal bureaucrat’s…
Read MoreSPOKANE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 75 YEARS WITH LAUNCH OF THE “BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE” CAMPAIGN
SPOKANE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 75 YEARS WITH LAUNCH OF THE “BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE” CAMPAIGN Mayor Nadine Woodward delivered the keynote speech at the launch party and recognized SHBA’s leadership in the housing industry Spokane, Wash. January 18, 2023—The Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) hosted its 75th anniversary and launch party at the…
Read MoreSpokane Home Builders Association Awards Region’s Best Builders and Remodelers
Spokane Home Builders Association Awards Region’s Best Builders and Remodelers Annual Fall Festival of Homes and Building Excellence Awards Celebrate Local Builders The Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) is proud to recognize the best of the best in new home construction and the challenging field of remodeling. SHBA members are award-winning professionals who take pride…
Read MoreSpokane County Awards $1 Million to Frame Your Future, SHBA’s Workforce Development Program
Spokane County Awards $1 Million to Frame Your Future, SHBA’s Workforce Development Program Funds will enhance workforce development initiatives combating Spokane’s housing crisis On Oct. 25, the Spokane Home Builders Association’s (SHBA) Frame Your Future program was awarded $1 million to enhance its workforce development programs. Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to…
Read MoreCity of Spokane Redistricting Board Seeks Feedback on Four Proposed Maps
City of Spokane Redistricting Board Seeks Feedback on Four Proposed Maps Spokane—The City of Spokane Redistricting Board (“Board”) is seeking input from the public on four proposed maps updating City Council Districts based on 2020 Census data. The proposed maps can be found at https://my.spokanecity.org/bcc/boards/city-council-districting-board/. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the…
Read MoreSBCC Proposed Code Changes
SBCC Proposed Code Changes YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED. SHBA is taking an active role in opposing these code changes, but WE NEED YOUR INPUT TO BE SUCCESSFUL. The Washington State Building Code Council is on the verge of passing the country’s most stringent and most expensive package of building codes and we must take…
Read More2022 Fall Festival of Homes
2022 Fall Festival of Homes It’s back! The Fall Festival of Homes presents Spokane’s finest residential design. Now in its 18th year, the Fall Festival of Homes has featured nearly 500 homes. It is the largest new–home construction showcase in the Inland Northwest. The Spokane Home Builders Association and Fred’s Appliance are proud to present…
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