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Shaping Ontario’s Future, One Home at a Time

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) is Ontario’s leading voice for the province’s building, land development, and renovation industry. We bring together over 4,000 member companies across 28 local associations to drive innovation, advocate for policies that support housing affordability, and champion the dream of homeownership for Ontarians.

From builders and renovators, to suppliers and consultants, our members are at the forefront of residential construction, creating thriving communities and shaping the future of housing in over 500 communities across the province.

OHBA is more than the voice of the residential construction industry. It’s a direct line of support, offering government advocacy and fostering strong relations among members.

What We Do


OHBA works tirelessly to support our members through professional advocacy, industry insights, and member services.

 

How We Operate


Our association is led by a collaborative structure that includes:

  • An executive committee
  • A board of directors
  • Four standing committees
  • Four councils

Together, these groups work alongside our dedicated staff, who manage day-to-day operations and provide support to local associations and members across Ontario.

 

 

Our Key Functions


We empower our members by:

  • Advocating for Progress: Influencing key stakeholders to build more homes and ensure a sustainable housing market.
  • Connecting the Industry: Promoting networking events, delivering education and training opportunities, and offering exclusive benefits to members.
  • Driving Innovation: Promoting best practices, professionalism, and new technology residential construction sector.
  • Fostering Partnerships: Bringing together other organizations of influence to collaborate and advocate on areas of common interest in the new home construction space. This is how we affect positive change!



We also:


  • Generate research and evidence to support our advocacy efforts to lower the cost to build homes, and to build strong communities
  • Build relationships with government decision makers to ensure the right information is available when decisions are made that affect new home buyers and communities across the province
  • Support our committee and board members to set our priorities and advocacy agenda
  • Deliver high quality events and training to our members and the professionals across our industry.
  • Provide the best representation possible on behalf of our members to drive continuous innovation and effectiveness in the home construction industry.

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission


OHBA’s mission is to empower builders, renovators, and developers across Ontario with the resources they need to succeed. Through advocacy and innovation, we champion the dream of homeownership and strengthen the capacity of our members to build vibrant, sustainable communities. We are dedicated to building a future where all Ontarians can find a place to call home.

 

Our Vision


One voice to build Ontario’s future.