Weekly e-Newsletter
ISSUE: Wednesday, April 15, 2020
City of Baytown Resumes Inspections
When Harris County’s “Stay Home, Work Safe” order went into effect on March 24, the City of Baytown closed its buildings and facilities to the public. 

However, beginning last week, the City began accepting requests for all inspections. The actual inspections will be done on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They are still conducting critical inspections as requested on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Unfortunately, the City of Baytown does not have an automated system to accept and process new permits. They are actively working on an augmented process for builders to submit new permit applications and to pay for permits online, but they haven’t finalized that process as of now. 

City staff is answering emails and are committed to continuing to provide. For more information: 
  • Inspections for existing permitted projects may be requested through www.baytown.org/inspection. All inspection requests must be received before 7:00 a.m. for same day inspections.
  • For status of permit applications, visit www.baytown.org/egov. For general questions, email the Building Division.
  • The Planning Division will accept new plats on April 21 by electronic submission only. All applications received prior to March 24 for annexation, zoning, variances, and plats will continue through the hearing and/or approval process. For questions, please email the Planning Division.
PRISM Judging Goes Virtual
Add Photos to Your Entries Until Apr. 28
Unique circumstances call for creative solutions. The COVID-19 situation presents some challenges to in-person judging of the 2020 Houston's Best PRISM Awards, slated for early summer. But, as they say, the show must go on!

In consideration of the health and safety of our judges, members and homeowners living in the entry homes, the PRISM judging will take place 100% online for this year’s awards show.

To facilitate this online judging, entrants may upload new photos to their existing entries now until Tuesday, April 28 at 12 noon.

NO NEW ENTRIES – NO EXCEPTIONS. Uploading of photos to existing entries ONLY. Violators will be disqualified with no refund given. NO EXTENSIONS TO THIS NEW DEADLINE Revise your entries
Meet GHBA Community Member,
Rob Hellyer
In this time of social isolation, it’s the human connection that will get us through. So here's a little pick-me-up. Each week, we’ll introduce you to a fellow member of your GHBA community. We hope that you’ll reach out and say hello!

Week 4: Rob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS, Premier Remodeling & Construction [ VIDEO]


Missed past episodes? Here's Dan Bawden, Sharone Mayberry, and Cindy Hinson.

Who will be next? Stay tuned next Wednesday!
Association News
2020 Scholarship Applications Open
GHBA's Scholarship Program, presented annually by the Associate Council, provides assistance to members' children in pursuing a college degree. These scholarships are made possible through the donations of generous association members.

Can you help? Donations of any size are encouraged and appreciated. Every penny goes directly to student scholarships. It's also tax deductible!

Is your son or daughter a college student or a college-bound high school senior? Apply for the 2020 scholarship!
Deadline Friday, May 1
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Thank you to our 2020 Sustaining Associate Members (SAMs)
GRAND ($10,000+)
ACES Builders Warranty
AIRIA Development Corp.
BMC
Benchmark Mortgage
Builders Choice Inc.
Builders Post-Tension
Carrier Corporation
Centricity
Champions Stone Co.
DataSmart/Duncan Security
Detering Co. of Houston
DPIS Builder Services
DuPure
Expressions Home Gallery
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen
& Lighting Gallery
Fox Energy Specialists
Gulf & Basco
HomePro Home Technologies
Hotchkiss Insurance Agency
Ironwood Connection
Legends Architectural Stone
Milgard Windows & Doors
Norbord Industries
Perfection Supply
Rooftec
Sherwin-Williams Co.
SRG Stairs
StrucSure Home Warranty
Suncoast Post-Tension
PREMIER ($5,000+)
ABC Home & Commercial Services
Allpoints Surveying
Centerpoint Energy
ConnectOne A SMART HOME Company
Exterior Inspections
Huber Engineered Woods
Keller Williams – The Icon Team
RoyOMartin/Corrigan OSB
Texas Builders Finance
Thorntree Slate & Marble
Venetian Stairs
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage