Alberta residential builders must meet competency requirements for licences
Alberta · New Home Buyer Protection Act: builder licensing competency requirements
Coming into force
Licensing
What changes
All law updatesFrom January 1, 2027, residential builders applying for a new licence or renewing one must confirm they meet builder competency requirements. Licences run one year, and each separate legal entity needs its own licence. Current fees are $600 for a new licence and $500 for a renewal.
- Law or regulation
- New Home Buyer Protection Act: builder licensing competency requirements
- Jurisdiction
- Alberta
- In force
- Jan 1, 2027
- Official source
- Government of Alberta
Who it affects and how
Homebuyers & customers
Buyers of new homes and customers who pay a contractor for work
Licensed new-home builders will have to meet defined competencies, which should improve build quality.
Contractors
General contractors, builders and construction business owners
Before renewals from 2027, confirm your firm meets the competency requirements or renewal may be refused.
Not directly affected: owners & developers, trades, workers, suppliers, designers.
Plain-language summary by ArtBuild, checked against the official source on Oct 29, 2026. General information, not legal advice; you are responsible for how you use it. The official text governs: read it, and we recommend asking a lawyer or the regulator about your situation.