Buying a New Home in Ontario? Understand the Difference: HCRA vs. Tarion

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Buying a New Home in Ontario? Understand the Difference: HCRA vs. Tarion

You’re protected by two organizations — but they serve very different roles.

Want to better understand the difference between HCRA and Tarion?

Two organizations protect new home buyers in Ontario: the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) and Tarion. For many consumers, the difference between the HCRA and Tarion may be confusing.

The HCRA licenses and regulates new home builders and sellers while Tarion administers Ontario’s new home warranty program.

This resource clarifies which organization to contact for builder conduct issues (HCRA) versus warranty claims and construction defects (Tarion). Learn more about what the HCRA does to protect consumers.

Diagram showing key differences between HCRA and Tarion