Licensing Fees

Licensing Fees

Type of FeeRateDescription
Standalone Licence Fee
For applications with no prior licensing history
$3,000This is a one-time, new licence fee for a new applicant with no corporate history as a licensee.
Licence fee
For a licence tied to related companies
$750This is a one-time, new licence fee for those tied to related companies. This means that the applicant shares at least one common principal, director, or officer with another licensed builder/seller.
Renewal$500This is the annual fee every licensee must pay to maintain their licence. The renewal fee is paid each year through the licence renewal process.
Fast-Track Renewal*$300This is the annual fee for a licensee the HCRA has qualified for the fast-track renewal process.
Late Renewal (in addition to renewal fee)$600This is the penalty fee for submitting a late renewal application.

*Fast-Track eligibility is determined based on the HCRA’s risk-based criteria. Our assessment includes factors such as competency, financial responsibility and conduct information, as well your compliance with warranty and other obligations. Fast-Track eligibility is reviewed and assessed on a yearly basis upon the submission of the renewal form.

Type of FeeRateDescription
HCRA Regulatory Oversight Fee (per unit)$145Collected on a per-home basis. This fee is also subject to HST.