Message from FHB PAC Chair, Ryan Benson
Because of the 2019-2020 $453,750.00 fundraising cycle, the Florida Home Builders Association’s (FHBA) footprint and influence in the Florida Legislature has grown to a level not experienced in a decade. This fundraising cycle (2021-2022) has already surpassed the benchmark from 2019, recently highlighted by a fundraiser for Governor Ron DeSantis – as a thank you for combating the economic impact of COVID-19 for our industry by deeming construction an “essential service” in our State, while many other industries in Florida were scuttled and our peers nationwide were shutdown.
While our sway is still not quite pre-Great Recession levels, the momentum stemming largely from PAC contributions and 1,000 Club Memberships has provided legislative victories such as reforms relating to Impact Fees, Florida Building Codes, Building Inspections, Construction Permits, as well as State preemptions relating to natural gas, and even Civil Liability Protections for Damages Relating to COVID-19. All during the 2021 Legislative Session. Further, so much of the Association’s purpose during a Legislative Session is to ensure many threats never see the light of day. Just this past session, proposals to repeal the State’s Rights of Nature preemption, Developer Incentives, and provide Actual Cash Value (ACV) roof replacements never came to fruition because they were stopped during the process.
FHB PAC is the foundation for organizing in Tallahassee. This 2021-22 fundraising/election cycle, the FHB PAC Board has set a momentous $750,000 goal – as all 40 State Senators and 120 State House members will be on the ballot due to redistricting in 2022. FHB PAC member support has been critical to moving FHBA into the top echelon of players in Tallahassee. We are certain without your dedication to the Association; this success would not be possible. Thank you for your generosity and continued backing of the homebuilding industry. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to email or call Rusty Payton and/or Dane Bennett. Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Membership of the FHB PAC is comprised of homebuilders and members & friends of the homebuilding industry.
Members of the FHB PAC are FHBA members in good standing and contributors to the Friends of FHB PAC. Members of the 1,000 Club are the financial support necessary to elect pro-builder candidates who share our ideas and understand building is a vital part of Florida’s economy. 1,000 Club members receive exclusive benefits for their support.
The FHB PAC Board is comprised of homebuilding industry leaders from around the state.
Contributions used for political purposes are not tax deductible on federal income taxes.
You may invest online [link to forms] by personal check payable to:
FHB PAC 2600 Centennial Place | Tallahassee, FL 32308
MEMBERSHIP
Each year the Florida Home Builders Political Action Committee (FHB PAC) continues to advance its mission of fighting unnecessary fees and seeking ways to stop burdensome regulations. Through the FHB PAC, we have experienced very positive results. In the last four years, we have pursued issues that save money and increase your bottom line, such as:
- Reinserted the shower pan exemption;
- Provided flexibility to blower door testing;
- Addressed fire distance separation and zero-lot-lines,
- Ensured affordable housing trust fund monies, e.g. Sadowski, go to the State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) and the State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) program;
- Ensured accountability for permit requests;
- Ensured impact fee increases do not apply to pending permit applications;
- The state preemption of local “Rights of Nature” ballot initiatives (a misguided attempt to convince local communities to grant natural systems individual and protected rights);
- The type-two transfer of the State’s Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) program from the Florida Department of Health to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection;
- Provided more flexibility for redeeming and transferring impact fee credits;
- Required local governments that adopt linkage fees on residential or mixed-use housing to fully offset all costs to developers;
- Allowed local governments to authorize affordable housing on any parcel zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use;
- Required local governments to provide specific impact fee reporting in their annual financial audit to the Florida Department of Financial Services; &
- Most recently, ensured our industry was deem an essential service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are just a few of the legislative and executive victories that are the result of tireless lobbying efforts, that require us to leverage leadership relationships. The goal of the FHB PAC is to continue to make a positive difference in the business environment for Florida’s building industry. With the help of our members and donations from supporters such as you, we will continue to see improvements.
Message from FHB PAC Chair, Suzanne Graham
The Florida Home Builders Political Action Committee and FHB-PAC 1,000 Club is committed to helping support the construction industry in the halls of the Capitol. Each year the FHB PAC continues to advance its mission of fighting unnecessary fees and seeking ways to stop burdensome regulations. Through the FHB PAC, we have seen positive results.
The goal of the FHB PAC is to continue to make a positive difference in the business environment in Florida’s building industry. With the help of donations from supporters we will continue to see improvements.
We look forward to your support of the building industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Membership of the FHB PAC is comprised of homebuilders and members & friends of the homebuilding industry.
Members of the FHB PAC are FHBA members in good standing and contributors to the Friends of FHB PAC. Members of the 1,000 Club are the financial support necessary to elect pro-builder candidates who share our ideas and understand building is a vital part of Florida’s economy. 1,000 Club members receive exclusive benefits for their support.
The FHB PAC Board is comprised of homebuilding industry leaders from around the state.
Contributions used for political purposes are not tax deductible on federal income taxes.
You may invest online [link to forms] by personal check payable to:
FHB PAC 2600 Centennial Place | Tallahassee, FL 32308