04/14/2026
There’s an important new federal incentive that could make buying a newly built home more affordable for first-time buyers in Canada.
The Canadian federal First-Time Home Buyers GST/HST rebate applies to qualifying purchase agreements signed on or after May 27, 2025, and offers a full or partial refund of up to $50,000 on the GST or the federal portion of the HST paid on a new home.
Here’s what you need to know about the first-time home buyer rebate.
First-time home buyers can get up to a $50,000 rebate back in GST/HST on newly constructed homes in Canada.