ADVOCACY WINS 2025
1
Reducing Regulatory Burdens
IMPACT: Regulations make up approximately 25% of housing costs.Cutting red tape keeps homes attainable.
EXAMPLE: Protected basement construction
Supported FEMA basement exceptions for Fargo and nearby areas. It's essential for affordability and weather resilience.
2
Influencing State Legislation
IMPACT: Flexible policies helps small businesses stay competitive and operational.
EXAMPLE: Prevented costly heating rule in ND
With the North Dakota Association of Builders, we blocked a mandate requiring 68 degrees F in vacant rentals, saving multifamily operators from unnecessary costs.
EXAMPLE: Worked for improved leave programs in MN
Encouraged reforms to the Earned Sick & Safe Time and Paid Family and Medical Leave programs to offer more employer flexibility. Partnered with The Chamber on a legislator letter campaign.
3
Shaping Policy
Impact: Ensures lawmakers hear real-world impacts from builders and partners.
EXAMPLE: Advocated for energy tax credit extensions
Met with North Dakota's congressional delegation to support longer sunset periods for key energy-efficiency credits. They were included in the Senate-passed bill.
EXAMPLE: Kept the building industry at the table in Fargo
Continued collaboration with city staff and hosted meetings with developers and builders as part of Fargo's Land Development Code update process.
4
Promoting Growth
Impact: Incentives fuel construction, boost jobs and strengthen communities.
EXAMPLE: Launched ROIFM.com
Showcases how incentives grow the tax base, support development and create jobs. Advocated for two-year property tax exemption on new builds.
5
Information Resource
Impact: Empowers informed decisions and connects you with policy influencers.
Example: Published regional permit data
Tracked building activity across 12 jurisdictions through Permits Plus.
EXAMPLE: Highlighted housing's economic ripple effects
Worked with the National Association of Home Builders to study the impacts of regional single-family and multi-family building
EXAMPLE: Events that elevate our industry
Building Industry Connect and Commercial Builder Roundtables provide platforms to engage with officials and more.
Why our advocacy matters.
This brochure is a SNAPSHOT of the Association's work.
If these examples (at first-glance) don't seem to impact your company, it is important to remember that there are RIPPLE EFFECTS.
As each of our members contribute to building, housing and the economic vitality of the region, it is KEY for all aspects of the industry to be HEALTHY and operating smoothly for you to do your job.
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