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Executive Committee Meeting 3:30-5 PM
Board of Directors Meeting 5-6:30 PM
5321 Meadow Lane Court-B
Suite 23, Sheffield Village
K. Hovnanian Homes Member Mixer
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Thursday, May 14th, 5-7 PM
2413 Merriment Drive, Amherst
Tuesday, May 26th, 5:30-6:30 PM
5321 Meadow Lane Court-B
Suite 23, Sheffield Village
Golf Classic Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 27th, 9:30-10:30 AM
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OHBA MEETING NOTICE
OHIO HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION SUMMER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Thursday & Friday, June 18-19, 2026
The Wave
614 E. Main St.
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 904-3291
At this meeting you will get caught up on governmental and regulatory issues as the pending regulatory and legislative issues will be explained and discussed in detail at our combined board, government affairs, developers and building codes meeting. See attached sign-up sheet for details.
Thursday, June 18th – Activities
There are limited golf tee-times reserved beginning at 10:00 a.m. The cost for golf is $80. There is charter boat fishing available at 9:00 a.m. for $150. Limited space available. Beginning at 6 p.m. Past President Al Scott and President Jason Scott will be hosting a seafood boil at Al’s Port Clinton home. An event you don’t want to miss! You must contact OHBA to reserve a spot for any of these activities on the 18th at (800) 282-3403 ext. 1 or mpatel@ohiohba.com by May 18th.
Sleeping rooms are available for Wednesday, June 17th and Thursday, June 18th at The Wave. The room rate is $235 for June 17th plus tax and $25 resort fee. The rate for June 18th is $270 plus tax and $25 resort fee. If you need a room, contact The Wave direct at (419) 904-3291 and reference to Ohio Home Builders Assn. Or, book online https://app.mews.com/di
Room cut-off date is May 10th! Call today if you need a room.
To register for this meeting and activities, contact OHBA at (800)282-3403 ext. 1 or mpatel@ohiohba.com.
Sign up sheet attached
OHIO STATE REP’S REPORT – WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH
I have attached the NAHB “Key Housing Issues” report highlighting what NAHB has done on our behalf in these past month.
The quick summary report is listed on the first page with a more detailed discussion and many links for each subject on the following pages.
Please pay some attention to the “Industry Pulse Check”. This is a effort by our own Ohio chair person, Bill Owens to collect the ideas and thoughts from all members to plan ahead, make all changes needed and prepare our federation for NAHB’s 100th anniversary. I personally urge all EO’s, members (associates and builders) and even non members to spend a few minutes to complete the Pulse Check. Simply go to blueprint.nahb.org
Let me know if you have any questions or need further information.
Randy K Strauss
Ohio State Rep to NAHB
1025 Milan Avenue
Amherst, Ohio 44001
Office: 440-984-2575
Cell: 440-935-2929
Dear Ohio Home Builders Association Member,
At the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA), we’re committed to supporting our members and the broader public by promoting safe, affordable housing across Ohio. While advocating for the housing industry at the state level is at the heart of what we do, we’re equally focused on helping your business succeed by connecting you with valuable, member-exclusive opportunities.
OHBA has recently announced a new partnership with Frankenmuth Insurance, bringing an exclusive 10% discount on essential business insurance coverages to OHBA members. As part of this program, you can benefit from reduced subcontractor rates for general liability, specialized audit procedures, complimentary safety programs and training materials, efficient claims handling, and more. In addition, Frankenmuth includes their “Your Work Coverage Extension” endorsement with every contractor’s general liability policy, providing coverage for subcontractors’ faulty work—an added safeguard for your business. Headquartered in historic Frankenmuth, Michigan, Frankenmuth Insurance has been protecting individuals, families, and businesses for more than 155 years. Frankenmuth Insurance is proud to be one of the industry’s most financially sound, stable, and secure carriers, earning them an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating. They partner with only the best agencies in the industry to offer you guidance, expertise, and the personalized attention you deserve.
We are excited about this new opportunity and encourage you to check out our website to learn more about this new member benefit program.
Thank you for your membership with OHBA.
Sincerely,
Vincent J. Squillace
Executive Vice President
Reminder, OHBA’s new office address is 65 E. State St., Suite 850, Columbus, OH 43215.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
By Vincent J. Squillace
Executive Vice President
Important events
I could probably say that each month. In May we have a primary election. That is when candidates from the major parties run to be on that party’s slate of candidates for the November General Election. There are a number of contested races to proceed to the November election where the winner is formally elected to serve in that capacity in 2027.
To name a few offices; all 99 Ohio House Seats; 17 Ohio Senate Seats; all Ohio statewide offices; all 15 Ohio Congressional Seats and one United State Senate Seat. This is very meaningful and deserves your attention.
At OHBA we continue reviewing many pending legislative and regulatory issues potentially impacting homebuilders, developers and remodelers. For more than a year now wheels have been spinning looking for answers and, hopefully, solutions for the recently discovered housing shortage. Today, our best suggestion is HB 361 sometimes referred to as the “Shot Clock” Bill. Its main intent is to reform local government’s rules to include a meaningful comprehensive plan and limit the time local government must act on requested permits.
To the surprise of just about no one, some in local government find it unnecessary and don’t see the need for relief.
It has taken us a lot of time trying to get some legislators to understand the very basics of increasing the supply of housing; both single and multi-family. Some of the lacking knowledge includes not being aware the land development is separate from the actual construction of the house. The majority of the housing advocates on the statehouse street look for some type of subsidy as the best cure to increase the housing supply. However, we see some recognition that excessive regulations may be partly responsible.
We will continue to explain to all that substantial regulatory relief is needed.
Our portfolio of actions will be on display at our summer meeting; details are listed below.
OHBA Summer Meeting, June 18-19, Marblehead, OH. To sign up for the meeting or attend any of the events, please contact OHBA at (800)282-3403 ext. 1.