Heritage: Builder Requirements

To insure and protect the quality of all Heritage homes, builders are required to be certified professional builders. They must also be approved by the Architectural Review Committee and the Developer. Requirements for a certified professional builder may be found at the following link: www.certifiedprofessionalbuilder.com. Participants in the certified builder program meet the following requirements:

• Must be licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
  
• Must have built no less than ten homes.
  
• Main occupation must be home building or industry-related, subject to approval by the CPB committee.
  
• Must offer binding arbitration with their new homes.
  
• Must maintain appropriate insurance coverage including builders risk, general liability, and workers' compensation.
  
• Must be a member of the local or State of Mississippi Home Builders Association.
  
• Must apply for recertification annually.
  
• Must adhere to the National Association of Home Builders Code of Ethics.
  
• Must attend four hours of continuing education each year for recertification.
  
• Must adhere to the guidelines adopted by the Mississippi Housing Institute in the Homeowners Handbook to ensure customer satisfaction and the integrity of the Program.
  
• Letters of reference must accompany the application: two homebuyers, one banker, and two business associates.