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.
Your Expertise Matters: Join the HCRA Advisory Councils
Provide independent, non-partisan advice to the Board of Directors on emerging issues in the new home construction sector, ways to strengthen engagement, and opportunities to improve service delivery, policies, and procedures.
We are currently seeking a real estate lawyer for the Consumer Advisory Council and a builder for the Industry Advisory Council.
Recent Actions & Decisions
Order: Administrative Penalty
Date issued: November 11, 2025
Order: Administrative Penalty
Date issued: October 27, 2025
Order: Administrative Penalty
Date issued: October 15, 2025
Decision: Licence Appeal Tribunal
Date issued: September 25, 2025
Order: Administrative Penalty
Date issued: August 25, 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.