HCRA fee schedule 2026: $3,525 new standalone licence; $715 renewal; $170/unit + HST regulatory oversight fee per Tarion-enrolled home
Claim (current as of 2026):
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| New standalone licence (no umbrella) | $3,525 |
| New licence — umbrella (shares principal with existing licensee) | $880 |
| Annual renewal | $715 |
| Late renewal (additional) | $705 |
| Regulatory oversight fee (per Tarion-enrolled home) | $170 + HST |
Source: https://www.hcraontario.ca/licensing-fees/
Confidence: Verified.
Funding model: HCRA is fee-funded, not tax-funded. The $170/unit oversight fee on every Tarion-enrolled home is the primary revenue stream. HCRA had 70 employees and a $3.2 million deficit as of March 31, 2025 (per 2025 AG report — see Auditor General 2025 report on HCRA: 99%+ approval rate (including 2,026 of 2,042 who failed credit), 1,526 complaint backlog, 419-day avg close).
Caveat — time-sensitive: Renewal fees had not been increased since 2009 until the 2025 review. HCRA proposed further increases through its 2025 consultation; figures above reflect hcraontario.ca/licensing-fees as of May 2026. Re-verify before quoting in long-form client work.