HBA of Kansas City

When builders face unpredictable and inconsistent requirements, the ripple effects are real causing extra work and weeks of delays. Every delay drives up the price of a home. Not because of materials, but because of fees on top of fees, triggered by inconsistent rules. Cut the red tape and let builders build today.

Every day, red tape pushes the dream of homeownership further out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Communities around Kansas City can choose smarter policies, faster approvals, and a clear path to more attainable homes. Builders are ready to deliver, we just need to clear the path. For campaign updates, visit letbuildersbuildkc.co

“Just one more fee” doesn’t sound like much until families feel it. Every added cost is folded into the price of a home, compounding throughout a project until entire neighborhoods become out of reach. Housing affordability starts with local policy decisions. Smart regulation helps. Excessive fees hurt. #LetBuildersBuild

As we continue recognizing municipalities that are leading the way, we’re proud to spotlight the @CityofOlatheKS and its building officials for their outstanding commitment to supporting residential construction. Olathe’s building team consistently takes a proactive, solution-oriented approach, implementing streamlined processes, providing timely reviews, and maintaining clear, transparent communication. Their dedication to partnering with the building community exemplifies how effective municipal support can directly strengthen the housing supply across the Kansas City region. THANK YOU to the @CityofOlatheKS for demonstrating what constructive collaboration looks like and for helping more families access the opportunity of homeownership.

Regulations are choking the regional housing market in Kansas City. Layers of red tape are slowing construction, increasing costs, and making it harder for families to find attainable homes. Let’s clear the way for builders to create the attainable housing our region needs. LetBuildersBuildKC.com #LetBuildersBuild

A recent poll shows that local residents view local builders as the most trusted voices in the housing conversation, yet they face the most barriers. Local government officials should listen to their residents. #LetBuildersBuild LetBuildersBuildKC.com

We can’t let red tape win. It’s time to reform the policies that are driving up costs and slowing down the homes our community needs. Builders are ready to build. To learn more and join the movement, visit letbuildrsbuildkc.com #LetBuildersBuild

When builders are charged thousands just to tap into water or sewer systems, those costs don’t disappear - they get folded into the price of a home. There’s no such thing as a temporary fee - they never go down and only go up. It’s out of control. Let’s get back to building - without the red tape. LetBuildersBuildKC.com

Across municipalities, inconsistent code enforcement requires builders to do extra work, including redesigns, additional inspections, and repeated submissions that do not result in a safer, better performing home. These extra steps cost time and, most importantly, they drive up prices for families trying to buy their first home. We need clearer, consistent city processes so homebuyers get what they pay for. #LetBuildersBuild. LetBuildersBuildKC.com

Red tape is driving up housing costs. From inconsistent building codes and excessive utility fees to unnecessary material mandates, layers of regulation are adding tens of thousands to the cost of a new home. These rules don’t make housing safer — they make it less attainable. It’s time to let builders build homes that families can afford. LetBuildersBuildKC.com #letbuildersbuild

Imagine working hard, saving every dollar, and still being told you can’t afford a home in the city you grew up in. That’s the reality for too many people in our community right now. Until we cut through the red tape, the door to homeownership will stay narrow for far too many. Be part of the solution at letbuildersbuildkc.com #LetBuildersBuild

Last Wednesday, KCHBA staff and members attended the COLAB Breakfast hosted by the The Builders AGC. We are proud to have sponsored this event both years it has been held. This year’s panel focused on building a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health, an important conversation as we continue encouraging young people to pursue careers in construction and ensure they are entering an industry where they can thrive.

Over the past 15 years, home prices in the Kansas City area have risen 50% faster than incomes. Now, more than half of local residents can’t afford a median-priced home. That means young families, first-time buyers, and even lifelong local residents are being forced further away from the community they love. It doesn’t have to be this way. Let’s break down the barriers and #LetBuildersBuild. Learn more at letbuildersbuildkc.com

It’s not just about houses. It’s about kids staying in the schools they started in. Grandparents living close enough to see their grandkids grow up. Young people choosing the KC region as the place to build their future. Without more attainable housing, we lose more than neighbors. We lose pieces of our community. Visit letbuildersbuild.com to learn more about how you can be part of the solution. #LetBuildersBuild

Every day, 68 new people move to the Kansas City area. But our housing supply isn’t keeping up. By the next decade, we’ll be 60,000 homes short. Without action, families will face tough choices: longer commutes, higher rents, or leaving Kansas City behind altogether. This community can’t thrive if the people who work here can’t live here. It’s time to #LetBuildersBuild. Learn more and join the movement at letbuildersbuildkc.com

The Kansas City region can’t thrive if the people who work here, serve here, and raise their families here can’t afford to live here. Attainable housing isn’t just about homes - it’s about stability for families, opportunity for the next generation, and keeping this community a place where people can build their futures. Learn more at letbuildersbuildkc.com #LetBuildersBuild

Families deserve a place to call home. Too many people in the Kansas City region are being priced out of their own community. Delays and red tape add costs that block the dream of homeownership - pushing families out of the area. We can’t afford to wait. Local families deserve homes they can afford. Join the movement at letbuildersbuildkc.com

Trusted small-business owners who build homes are ready to help solve the housing crisis, but outdated policies are slowing progress and increasing housing costs. Visit letbuildersbuildkc.com to learn what you can do to help us cut the red tape. Let’s clear the way for progress and #LetBuildersBuild.

If our members can't speak up without being reprimanded for it, we will. Housing>Headlines #CutTheRedTape #kchba #LetBuildersBuild #kcmo