PersonalHousingrebate
GST/HST New Housing Rebate
Thousands back when buying a new home — often missed.
Amount
Up to $6,300 (GST) or $16,080 (HST provinces)
Deadline
2 years after home completion
Provinces
All of Canada
About This Program
The GST/HST New Housing Rebate allows individuals who purchase a new or substantially renovated house to recover some of the GST or the federal part of the HST paid. The rebate can be worth thousands of dollars and is frequently missed by new homebuyers.
Eligibility Requirements
- 1Purchased a newly constructed or substantially renovated home
- 2Home is your primary place of residence
- 3Purchase price below threshold ($450K for full GST rebate)
- 4Must file within 2 years of completion/purchase
How to Apply
- 1Complete Form GST190 (GST/HST New Housing Rebate)
- 2Attach supporting documentation (purchase agreement, receipts)
- 3Submit to CRA within 2 years of purchase
- 4Builder may help apply at time of purchase
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