Membership Categories & Fees
Membership Dues
Builders, remodelers and companies working in the homebuilding industry in any capacity are eligible to join the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio.
The membership dues follow a calendar year. Your first year of membership will run from the approval date of your application by the BIA's Board of Trustees through the following 12 months. A one-time initiation fee of $60 must accompany your payment for your first year's dues. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Winrod at (614) 818-1397.
Builders, Developers & Remodelers
Includes single-family builders, multi-family builders, remodelers, general contractors and land developers. Compliance with the BIA Professional Standards and Code of Ethics is a condition of membership. Builders' dues are based upon gross dollar volume of sales for proceeding year:
| Category | Annual Dues | Initiation Fee | Total Due with Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Membership (based on dollar volume) | |||
| Under $1,000,000 | $535 | $60 | $595 |
| $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | $770 | $60 | $830 |
| $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 | $885 | $60 | $945 |
| $10,000,000 to $25,000,000 | $1,060 | $60 | $1,120 |
| $25,000,000 to $50,000,000 | $2,060 | $60 | $2,120 |
| Over $50,000,000 | $4,560 | $60 | $4,620 |
| Second Membership* | $310 | --- | $310 |
| Affiliate Membership** | $150 | --- | $150 |
Associates
Associate memberships are available to any individual who is engaged in, or employed by, a firm or corporation engaged in a trade, industry or profession related to the building industry and does not qualify as a builder member.
Both builder and associate memberships may be held by one person, providing the person qualifies in each category and meets all obligations of membership.
| Category | Annual Dues | Initiation Fee | Total Due with Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Membership | $535 | $60 | $595 |
| Second Membership* | $310 | --- | $310 |
| Affiliate Membership** | $150 | --- | $150 |
* Second Member - Additional individuals who are employed by a builder or associate member. Second members enjoy the full rights and privileges of membership providing they meet all obligations of membership.
** Affiliate Member - Additional individuals who are employed by a builder or associate member. Affiliate members enjoy the full rights and privileges of membership providing they meet all
