Licensing & Warranty
The Homeowner Protection Act (Act) provides for the licensing of residential builders and makes third-party warranties mandatory on new home construction throughout the province.
The licensing and warranty systems work together to ensure that builders meet minimum standards and consumers are protected with a strong, third-party warranty should a construction defect occur.
The HPO, now a branch of BC Housing, maintains a searchable Public Registry of all Licensed Residential Builders and Building Envelope Renovators in BC.
HPO Online Services
Licensees can log in to their own account on the Licensed Builder Portal to:
- register new homes
- renew their licence
- apply for licence amendments, such as name or company structure change
- change contact information
Builders can also apply for a new licence online.
- Find more information on becoming a Licensed Residential Builder.
- Start a New Licence Application now.
