The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA)

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.

Protect Yourself From Illegal Builders

When builders and sellers operate without a licence – known as illegal building and selling – it puts homebuyers at risk and creates an uneven playing field within the homebuilding industry.

Illegal building and selling is a significant consumer protection issue in Ontario and a top priority for the HCRA.

Learn more about the risks of working with unlicensed builders and how to protect yourself.

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