Home Builders Compensation Fund (HBCF) Insurance

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HBCF Eligibility

Coverforce Insurance Brokers can assist builders and contractors when applying for an initial Certificate of Eligibility as well as guide you through making changes to your eligibility profile to increase job limits or include additional construction types.

If you are an HBCF Member and would like to find out more about how your eligibility is assessed, you can download the Eligibility and Underwriting Information for Builders publication.

To initiate a new application for eligibility, particularly if you have not previously held HBCF, it is essential to verify your identification via icare's portal. After completing the verification process, please reach out to Coverforce promptly at 1300 255 747 or hbcf@coverforce.com.au.

If you require any assistance whilst completing your form or for any other queries please contact our HBCF Service Team.


Eligibility Fees and Charges

Transaction Type Applicable Fee
Small-Medium Builder
Applicable Fee
Major Builder
New ASR Eligibility (New Portal) $500 + GST
Special Eligibility Review (SER) $200 + GST $100 + GST
Eligibility Full Review $750 + GST $750 + GST
Eligibility Profile Change (Incr. OJV) $750 + GST $750 + GST
BPC – Increase Profile Limit $200 + GST $200 + GST

Click here to access Coverforce HBCF Maximum Fees and Charges



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