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First-Time Home Buyers' GST/HST Rebate

Canada Revenue Agency

Provides a rebate of 100% of the GST (or federal part of the HST) for first-time home buyers on a new home valued up to $1 million

Rebate of the federal GST/HST on a newly built or substantially renovated first home. Ontario adds a provincial first-time buyer HST rebate.

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How to apply

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Who qualifies

Individuals buying, building or substantially renovating their first home. The Ontario FTHB rebate follows the federal eligibility conditions. Detailed age and residency conditions are on the 'Who can apply' subpage, which was not read.

Individuals

Good to know

  • Funding: Homes valued between $1 million and $1.5 million receive a reduced rebate. Ontario rebate: up to $80,000 of the provincial part of the HST. The $50,000 federal maximum was not on the page and was removed.
  • Cost share: 100% of eligible costs
  • Notes: Temporary measure; end date not verified on this page.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Provides a rebate of 100% of the GST (or federal part of the HST) for first-time home buyers on a new home valued up to $1 million” source ↗
  • amount“provides a rebate of up to $80,000 of the provincial part of the HST” source ↗
  • status“Status: Applications are open” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-08 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.