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.
New to Ontario? What to Know Before Buying a Newly Built Home
For many newcomers to Canada, buying a new home represents a sign of belonging, stability, and a future taking shape in a new country.
But if you’re new to Ontario, the process of buying a newly built home may be very different from what you’re used to. Unlike many places, Ontario has a specific regulatory system for new home construction that works differently from buying a resale home.
Learn the basics and take the first steps toward buying your new home with confidence.
Recent Actions & Decisions
Administrative Penality
Date issued: August 26, 2026
Administrative Penality
Date issued: August 26, 2026
Administrative Penality
Date issued: August 18, 2026
Administrative Penality
Date issued: July 30, 2026
Grand Communities (Rougemount) Corporation
Notice to Refuse Licence
Date issued: July 9, 2026
Recent Blogs
Before You Sign: Understanding Agreements of Purchase and Sale for Newly Built Homes
Buying a newly built home is exciting but there’s an important step between choosing your home and becoming a homeowner: signing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS). Before you sign an APS, it’s important to understand what you’re agreeing to and who you’re entering into that agreement with.
New to Ontario? What to Know Before Buying a Newly Built Home
Learn what to know before buying a newly built home, including how to check your builder’s licence, the difference between the HCRA and Tarion, and finding trusted resources.
The HCRA and Building Officials: Working Together for Safer Homes
Confused about who does what? Learn the difference between HCRA and building officials in Ontario and who to contact when buying a home.