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Building Safety Month

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The Home Builders Licensure Board joined with officials from around the state and the International Code Council as Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring the month of May “Building Safety Month” in Alabama.

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Homebuilders Association Legislative Breakfast

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Homebuilders Association of Alabama held a legislative breakfast honoring Representative Howard Sanderford, R-Huntsville. Representative Sanderford has represented the 20th district since 1989. Representative Sanderford is retiring at the end of his 2022 term, after serving the State of Alabama for 33 years. The breakfast was held on the Avenue of Flags on the lawn of […]

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Solar Panel Advisory Opinion

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Advisory Opinion, AD OP 22-068 ISSUE:           Whether companies and/or individuals need a residential home builders license to install solar panels on residential structures within the state of Alabama. OPINION:     For the installation of solar panels on a residential structure where the cost of the undertaking exceeds $10,000, or $2,500 when the panels are installed on […]

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Reg Changes Clarify Investigation Standards

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New regulations went into effect on February 13, 2022, that clarify and set the minimum standard to be applied in investigations by the Board.  What does this mean going forward?  Work performed based upon a contract entered into after February 13, 2022, when the Board investigates a consumer complaint in a city or county without […]

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Beware of potential home repair scams before storms hit

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Homes damaged by storms in North Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Major warnings on potential home repair scams should the weather do a number on your home Wednesday. Now is the time, state investigators say, to keep your wits and ask questions. It happens after every storm. Allegations of fraud trickle in, con artists swooping in with lightning speed […]

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Attorney General Marshall, Alabama Department of Insurance and Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board Warn of Unlicensed/Unscrupulous Contractors in Wake of Hurricane Sally

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(MONTGOMERY)—As residents begin to clean up from the damage left by Hurricane Sally in Baldwin and Mobile counties and across south Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall, Insurance Commissioner Jim Ridling and the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board caution everyone to be wary of unlicensed and/or unscrupulous contractors who will attempt to take advantage of homeowners. […]

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HBLB Assists Federal Authorities

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Home Builders Licensure Board contributes to investigation by FBI and US Attorney into fraudulent activities by Jefferson County home builder.  See the press release issued by the office of the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Alabama.

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Welcome to the new Home Builders Licensure Board website!

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The Home Builders Licensure Board is excited to unveil its new and improved website.  We have made every effort to provide information needed by our applicants, licensees and consumers in an easily navigated format.  However, if you have difficulty finding or understanding the information or have questions about any of our processes, please do not […]

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Devastating Storms Bring Precautions of Fraud

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Homes damaged by storms in North Alabama

A storm system spawning tornadoes, heavy winds and hail devastated parts of Central and North Alabama on March 19, 2018, leaving uprooted trees, damaged property and displaced families in its wake. News affiliates across the state reported hailstones of record-setting sizes causing extensive damage to automobiles, homes and property. Sadly, it is at times like […]