Homeowner Protection Act
Last updated on June 9, 2025The Homeowner Protection Act improves the quality of residential construction and strengthens consumer protection for new home buyers. Learn more about the Act, licensing of residential builders, owner builder authorizations and mandatory home warranty insurance.
Read the Homeowner Protection Act
About the Homeowner Protection Act
BC Housing’s Licensing and Consumer Services Branch is responsible for administering the Homeowner Protection Act. This includes:
- Residential builder licensing: Ensuring builders meet qualifications and maintain compliance
- Owner builder authorizations: Regulating owner-built homes and preventing unauthorized sales
- Mandatory home warranty insurance: Requiring third-party warranty coverage for new homes
- Industry research and education: Conducting research and providing education to support the residential construction sector
- Enforcement and compliance: Implementing compliance orders, penalties and appeals processes
Home warranty insurance
Before you begin a residential construction project in B.C. you must:
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Be a licensed residential builder
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Secure home warranty insurance
This applies even if a building permit is not required in your area.
BC Housing resources
Visit BC Housing's website to learn more about:
- Getting, maintaining and renewing your residential builder licence
- Becoming an owner builder and leading your own construction project
- Accessing the New Homes Registry to verify warranty claims and coverage
- Consumer publications for homeowners and builders
Contact information
Learn more from BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services
Phone
604-646-7050
604-646-7050
Toll Free
1-800-407-7757
1-800-407-7757
Email form
www.bchousing.org/contact/lcs-email-form
www.bchousing.org/contact/lcs-email-form
Mailing Address
Suite 203-4555 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4T8