Public Policy Efforts

Educating various markets about the issues surrounding housing affordability, construction codes and defects, development and redevelopment is a key objective of BATC’s public policy efforts.

These problems are often depicted independent of one another, with market forces and consumer choice left out of the picture entirely. Members know otherwise and it is the task of BATC to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to the complex nature of the home building industry, providing balance and equity in the policies advanced by local, state and federal policy makers.

BATC’s policy efforts are focused on working to bring fees and regulations in line, ensuring adequate developable land supply exists in our market, and advancing best building practices, codes and laws for the home building industry. Monitoring and advocating on policy initiatives before local governments, the Metropolitan Council and State Legislature are central to our efforts.

Public Policy Committee
The BATC Public Policy Committee is a group of member builders, developers and financers all of whom have tremendous experience in various aspects of the residential construction industry. The Public Policy Committee meets quarterly in order to discuss major public policy matters. The Committee gives the Public Policy Department staff direction and advice when engaging in policy endeavors, sometimes after a vote of the committee.

Public Policy Functions