How To Renew NHBRC In South Africa

Register or renew your NHBRC membership and be

• Compliant with the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act.

• Recognised by financial institutions as an accredited home builder.

Visit our website for more info! Link: https://www.nhbrc.org.za/why-register/

Follow these steps to apply for registration with the NHBRC:

  1. Download the application form
  2. Complete the form
  3. Return the form to your nearest NHBRC customer care office (see our offices)
  4. Make payment (see prescribed fee structure)

Please note that your application will not be processed and/or considered without the following:

  1. Completed and signed registration application form (AR003).
  2. A valid Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) registration certificate
  3. Certified copies of ID/Passports of all members/directors/trustees/partners/sole proprietors of the business. The copies must have been certified within the last 3 months. If a person is not South African, then a certified copy of the passport and work permit is required.
  4. A stamped letter from the bank confirming the applicant’s banking details or a copy of a cancelled blank cheque. This must not be older than 3 months. Email print outs will not be allowed.
  5. Proof of residence which must not be older than 3 months.
  6. Appointment letter of the Technical Manager including confirmation of their technical ability and a written acceptance of his/her appointment. (This is only required should the Technical Manager not be part of the Managing members of the company or a Sole Trader.)
  7. An original copy of a valid tax clearance from SARS.
  8. Signed consent letter for credit check.
  9. Notice of Incorporation (Co 14.1). (PTY ONLY)
  10. Registration certificate (Co 14.3). (PTY ONLY)
  11. Certified copy of incorporation (CM 29). Please note that a Memorandum of Corporation is no longer supplied to companies. (PTY ONLY)
  12. Notice of incorporation. (PTY ONLY)
  13. Certified copy of shareholding certificate. (PTY ONLY)
  14. Trust Resolution / Deed of Trust (TRUST ONLY)
  15. Certified copy of Partnership agreement letter. (PARTNERSHIP ONLY)
  16. Constitution of Co-Operative limited to be supplied. (CO-OPERATIVE ONLY)
Technical Assessment

After you submit all your documents, you’ll be issued with the Home Builders Manual Part 1&2 as well as Part 3, which you will then have to go and study in preparation for the technical exam.

Assessments are conducted from Monday to Friday at your nearest NHBRC customer care office. You’ll need enquire about the scheduled times for these technical assessments.

Builders are allowed only two attempts in order to pass the technical test within 30 days of paying the application fee.

Cost of registration
  • Initial application fee is R745.61 which is not refundable (once off).
  • An annual membership fee of R526.32 is due every year.

Ensure that all fees (application fee and annual fee) due are paid through EFT or cash deposit into the NHBRC bank account prior to attending a builders’ induction workshop.

Please note that we do not accept cash at any of our offices.

Builders Induction

Applicants must attend a Builders’ Induction workshop for confirmation of application and to receive their registration certificate. These workshops are held Monday to Friday at your nearest NHBRC customer care office.

Fees and Banking Details

Cost of Registration

  • Initial application fee is R745.61 which is not refundable (once off).
  • An annual membership fee of R526.32 is due every year.
NHBRC Bank Details

National Home Builders Registration Council

First National Bank

Account Number: 62081366520

Branch Code: 255005

Click here to download Registration Form

Any person in the business of building homes is required by law to be registered with the NHBRC.

Benefits of registering with the NHBRC

  • Compliance with the Act
  • Recognition by financial institutions as an accredited home builder
  • Access to NHBRC mediation services
  • Access to NHBRC training programmes and other building resources

Obligations of the Home Builder

  • Register with the NHBRC and renew your membership annually
  • Enter into a written agreement with your client before you commence with construction
  • Enrol the home at least 15 days before construction begins
  • Ensure the home is constructed in accordance with the NHBRC’s technical requirements, and the terms, plans and specifications of the written agreement
  • Rectify non-compliance with terms, plans and specifications or any deficiency related to design, workmanship or materials, as notified by the housing consumer, that occur within a period of three months from date of occupation
  • Repair roof leaks attributable to workmanship, design or materials, as notified by the housing consumer, that occur within a period of twelve months from date of occupation
  • Rectify major structural defects, as notified by the housing consumer, that manifest within a period of five years from date of occupation.

Failure to Register

If you are in the business of building homes and you fail to register, you will be found guilty of an offence in terms of Section 21 of the Act. On conviction, you will be liable for a fine not exceeding R25 000 or a one-year prison term on each charge.