The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA)
Licensing and regulating new home builders and sellers in Ontario
Learn the requirements to become
a licensed builder or seller.
Search the Ontario Builder Directory to find a licensed professional.
File a complaint about the conduct of a licensed builder or seller.
Find a Licensed Builder
In Ontario, all new home builders and sellers must be licensed by the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA).
The Ontario Builder Directory, hosted by HCRA, allows you to quickly check a builder’s licensing status, years in business, number of homes built, and any regulatory actions, including conduct concerns, charges, or convictions.
Verify your builder’s licence before you buy!
Recent Actions & Decisions
Order: Compliance Order
Date issued: December 12, 2025
Order: Notice of Proposal to Refuse to Renew a Licence
Date issued: November 28, 2025
LJM Developments (Related Companies)
Order: Notice of Proposal to Revoke / Refuse to Renew a Licence
Date issued: November 28, 2025
Albion Building Consultant Inc.
Convicted Fines: Building without a licence and failure to enrol new homes in Ontario’s warranty plan
Date issued: November 11, 2025
Order: Administrative Penalty
Date issued: November 11, 2025
Recent Blogs
Know Before You Buy: Pre-Construction Condominiums
Buying a pre-construction condo is exciting — but there’s a lot to consider, from builders to contracts to timelines. The good news? There are clear protections in place to help keep buyers informed and supported along the way. To make things easier, we’ve pulled together some of the common questions buyers ask when it comes […]
Your Guide to the Ontario Builder Directory
Hosted by the HCRA, the Ontario Builder Directory offers background information on more than 7,000 builders and sellers across Ontario. Find out how to navigate the Builder Directory so you can confidently choose a licensed builder.
Building Confidence: How Licensing Supports Building Safety
When buying a new home, it’s important to feel confident that it’s being built safely and meets proper building standards. In Ontario, that peace of mind comes from the Ontario Building Code – and from the licensed professionals who follow it.