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GST/HST New Housing Rebate

Federal rebate of a portion of GST or HST paid on a new or substantially renovated home. A separate first-time-buyer enhancement removes GST on new builds up to $1M (Bill C-4, pending final approval as of April 2026).

Proposed · pending final approval

Eligibility

  • Home must be a new build or substantially renovated
  • Must be your or a relation's primary place of residence
  • File within two years of close

Limits and rules

  • Standard new housing rebate: up to $6,300 federal portion (plus provincial portion in HST provinces)
  • Proposed first-time buyer GST removal: full 5% GST removed on homes priced up to $1M, phased out between $1M and $1.5M

Source

CRA: GST/HST New Housing Rebate →