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Who is required to be licensed as a builder or vendor?
All builders and vendors of new homes must hold a valid licence with the HCRA.
- A builder of new homes must be licensed as a builder
- A vendor of new homes must be licensed as a vendor
- A builder who builds and sells new homes must be licensed as a builder/vendor
- A builder who builds contract or custom homes on land owned by the owner of the home must be licensed as a vendor and builder
A person planning to build their own home may be an owner-builder and may not need to be licensed as a builder provided that they do not sell the home once they have completed construction. When in doubt, please contact the HCRA. If a person who plans to have a builder build their home for them, they should confirm the builder is licensed by the HCRA and that their new home is enrolled with Tarion prior to signing a contract.
For more information on licensing, and licensing definitions, see:
More Licensing InformationFor more information about how to fill out a new application form on the Builder Portal, please review this checklist. Please refer to the New Application Form Instructions below for more detailed instructions.
New Application Form Instructions
For more information about how to fill out a renewal application form on the Builder Portal, please review this checklist. Please refer to the Renewal Form Instructions below for more detailed instructions.