VICTORIA – As part of government’s
review of Crown corporations, the Province will transfer a number
of the key responsibilities under the Homeowner Protection Act
effective April 1, 2010.
The transfer of responsibilities includes:
HOMEOWNER PROTECTION ACT RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSFERRED
March 3rd, 2010
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Transferring the residential builder and building envelope renovator licensing, owner builder authorization and the research and education responsibilities to BC Housing.
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Transferring the administration of the Reconstruction Program to the Ministry of Finance. HPO stopped accepting new applications for this program in July 2009.
As of June 30, 2010 the PST Relief Grant for owners of homes
with completed building envelope repairs will be terminated in
conjunction with the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax
(HST). Applications for the grant will be accepted at the current
HPO address until 4 p.m. on June 30, 2010.
Requirements for licensing, owner builder authorizations and home warranty insurance under the Homeowner Protection Act will remain unchanged.
The HPO website will continue to provide online licensing, new home registration, owner builder authorization, Building Smart seminar registration, and research and education information for the residential construction industry and consumers.
For the latest information about the transfer of the Homeowner Protection Act responsibilities, visit www.hpo.bc.ca.
Requirements for licensing, owner builder authorizations and home warranty insurance under the Homeowner Protection Act will remain unchanged.
The HPO website will continue to provide online licensing, new home registration, owner builder authorization, Building Smart seminar registration, and research and education information for the residential construction industry and consumers.
For the latest information about the transfer of the Homeowner Protection Act responsibilities, visit www.hpo.bc.ca.
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Media Contacts:
Jan Calkins
Manager, Communications and Service Planning
Homeowner Protection Office
604 646-7053
Sam Rainboth
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
BC Housing
604 439-4789
604 619-6525 (cell)
Jan Calkins
Manager, Communications and Service Planning
Homeowner Protection Office
604 646-7053
Sam Rainboth
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
BC Housing
604 439-4789
604 619-6525 (cell)