Licensing Fees
Type of Fee | Rate | Description |
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Standalone Licence Fee For applications with no prior licensing history | $3,000 | This 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 | $750 | This 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 | $500 | This 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* | $300 | This is the annual fee for a licensee the HCRA has qualified for the fast-track renewal process. |
Late Renewal (in addition to renewal fee) | $600 | This 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.
NOTE: In addition to credit card and online banking (for renewals only), the HCRA also accepts payments by cheque, bank draft, and money order. These should be sent by regular mail only through Canada Post. Please be advised that the HCRA office is closed to the public and does not accept courier deliveries.
Per Unit Fee
Type of Fee | Rate | Description |
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HCRA Regulatory Oversight Fee (per unit) | $145 | Collected on a per-home basis. This fee is also subject to HST. |