Changes to Licence Renewals during COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, Licensing and Consumer Services have announced guidance for Licensed Residential Builders looking to renew during this time. Find out more and read other updates related to COVID-19 on the Licensing and Consumer Services News page
Builders & Developers
Discover how to get, maintain and renew a residential builder licence, including Continuing Professional Development. Learn more about new home registrations as well as home warranty insurance and providers.
Homeowners & Homebuyers
Make better decisions when buying a new home. Use our registries and portals to check for potential issues, and learn about home warranty insurance coverage and claims.
Owner Builders
Learn how to become an owner builder — including how to take the exam — and how to buy or sell an owner-built home.
Legal
Browse our comprehensive guide to the Homeowner Protection Act and Regulations. Search our registry of enforcement actions or find out how to report a violation or appeal.
Education Providers
Learn who can provide training and the difference between training for qualifications and Continuing Professional Development.
Publications
Consult our consumer guides — an excellent resource for homeowners and builders — or our regulatory bulletins to better understand the Homeowner Protection Act.
Licensing News
Stay up to speed with our latest publications, reports, videos, programs, and regulatory updates.
Latest Updates
We want to hear from you: The 2019 Builder Survey is now open!
Please take a few minutes to complete our Licensed Residential Builder Survey. Look for your email invitation from Sentis Research who is conducting this province-wide survey on behalf of BC Housing.
Changes to the Continuing Professional Development Program for Licensed Residential Builders now in effect
On July 1 changes to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for Licensed Residential Builders in British Columbia came into effect. You can find out more about the changes that simplify and streamline the CPD program in our updated CPD Guide.