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Capitol Building

Priority Issues Affecting Home Builders

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.

2025 Legislative Priorities

  1. Continued funding for programs that provide housing infrastructure & workforce development

  2. Allow builders to utilize third-party inspectors for new home construction

  3. Align local ordinances with Indiana’s Construction Stormwater General Permit

  4. Protect the use of gas-powered equipment

    • Economic Development

    • Impact Fees

    • Foreclosure Issues

    • Homeowners Associations

    • Contractor Licensing

    • Home Inspectors

    • Mechanic’s Lien

    • Home Warranties

    • Performance & Maintenance Bonds

    • Model/Speculative Home Exemption

    • TIF Districts

    • Historic Preservation Tax Credit

    • Home Warranties

    • Performance & Maintenance Bonds

    • Statewide Building Codes

    • Product Mandates

    • Permit & Inspection Fees

    • Energy Efficiency

    • Fire Sprinklers

    • Worker’s Compensation

    • Medical Insurance

    • Title Insurance

    • Workforce Training Programs

    • Employee Classification

    • Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

    • Private Property Rights

    • Eminent Domain

    • Planning & Zoning

    • Complete Streets

    • 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

Resources

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