Type of Fee	Rate	Description
New Standalone Licence Fee: For applications with no prior licensing history (Non-Umbrella)	$3,525	This is a one-time, new licence fee for a new applicant with no corporate history as a licensee.
New Licence Fee: For a licence tied to related companies (Umbrella)	$880	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	$715	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*	$430	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)	$705	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.

Regulatory Oversight Fee

Type of Fee	Rate	Description
HCRA Regulatory Oversight Fee (per unit). Collected for every new home enrolled in the new home warranty program administered by Tarion.	$170	Collected on a per-home basis. This fee is also subject to HST.

NOTE: In addition to credit card and online banking (for Renewals only), the HCRA also accepts payments by cheque. 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.

Notice: Canada Post workers are on strike as of September 25, 2025, which may affect mail delivery. For questions, contact the HCRA at info@hcraontario.ca or call 1-800-582-7994 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Get updates on the Canada Post negotiations.