During the 2025 Legislative Session, state lawmakers will debate many issues affecting Indiana’s home building industry. IBA’s Advocacy Team will closely monitor the following priority issues to foster growth in Indiana and to protect our members’ ability to provide housing that is safe and affordable for Hoosiers.
Priority Issues Affecting Home Builders
2025 Legislative Priorities
- Continued funding for programs that provide housing infrastructure & workforce development
- Allow builders to utilize third-party inspectors for new home construction
- Align local ordinances with Indiana’s Construction Stormwater General Permit
- Protect the use of gas-powered equipment
IBA takes an active role in the following issues
impacting home builders:
Business Regulation
- Economic Development
- Impact Fees
- Foreclosure Issues
- Homeowners Associations
- Contractor Licensing
- Home Inspectors
- Mechanic’s Lien
- Home Warranties
- Performance & Maintenance Bonds
Taxation
- Model/Speculative Home Exemption
- TIF Districts
- Historic Preservation Tax Credit
- Home Warranties
- Performance & Maintenance Bonds
Construction Codes & Standards
- Statewide Building Codes
- Product Mandates
- Permit & Inspection Fees
- Energy Efficiency
- Fire Sprinklers
Insurance
- Worker’s Compensation
- Medical Insurance
- Title Insurance
Labor
- Workforce Training Programs
- Employee Classification
- Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
Land Development
- Private Property Rights
- Eminent Domain
- Planning & Zoning
- Complete Streets
Energy & Environment
- Onsite Sewage Systems
- Combined Sewer Overflows
- Mold Remediation
- No More Stringent Than Corresponding Federal Provisions
- Wetland Mitigation
- Lead Paint
- Radon-resistant Construction
- Water/Sewer Infrastructure
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