Home building compensation cover
Home building compensation cover protects homeowners as a last resort if their builder cannot complete building work or fix defects because they have become insolvent, died, disappeared or had their licence suspended for failing to comply with a court or tribunal order to compensate a homeowner. Cover is only available from icare HBCF.
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What is home building compensation?
This explains what home building compensation cover is.
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For builders and tradies
Information for builders and tradies about home building compensation requirements.
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For homeowners
Information for homeowners about home building compensation (HBC) cover for new homes and renovation works.
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For developers
Explains the obligations that developers have under the home building compensation scheme.
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HBC Assist
This tool will help you find out whether you need home building compensation for your building project.
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HBC Check
An online register making it easy to check the home building compensation cover of a residential building.
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For insurers and providers
Information for insurers and providers about the home building compensation market in NSW.
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List of licensed insurers or providers
A list of licensed insurers or providers under the Home Building Compensation Scheme.