Most new homes in Alberta need to have warranty coverage.
Owner builders
If you are building your own home, you need authorization from the Government of Alberta.
No building permit will be processed without a home warranty number unless you have Owner Builder Authorization from the province. A corporation is not eligible for an Owner Builder Authorization.
Contractors
As a builder, you need to become an authorized user of the Builder's Portal.
No building permit will be processed without a home warranty number.
If you are building apartments for rental use, you are required to apply for a rental industry exemption.