The Homeowner Protection Act and Regulations improve the quality of residential construction and strengthen consumer protection for buyers of new homes.
The Act provides for the licensing of residential builders, and makes third-party home warranty insurance mandatory on new home construction.
Under the provisions of the Act, the Licensing and Consumer Services Branch of BC Housing is responsible for:
- Licensing residential builders and building envelope renovators
- Monitoring the provision of mandatory third-party home warranty insurance
- Administering Owner Builder Authorizations
- Carrying out research and education that benefits the residential construction industry and consumers
On March 6, 2019, changes were made to the annual Continuing Professional Development program by an amendment to the Homeowner Protection Act Regulation to help simplify and streamline the process.
For more information, consult:
- Homeowner Protection Act
- Homeowner Protection Act Regulation (amended February 5, 2021 by B.C. Reg. 11/2021)
- Building Envelope Renovation Regulation (includes amendments up to B.C. Reg. 182/2010, June 25, 2010)
- Notice to Mediate (Residential Construction) Regulation (B.C. Reg. 152/99)
- Forms 1 to 5:
- Form 1 – Notice to Mediate
- Form 2 – Statement of Facts and Issues
- Form 3 – Mediation Fee Declaration
- Form 4 – Declaration of Default
- Form 5 – Certificate of Completed Mediation
- Forms 1 to 5: