Do I have to be a first-time buyer to get the HST back on a new home in Ontario?
By Natalia Halenda, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Jazz Inc., Brokerage. Updated
The short answer
No. If you sign an agreement with a builder between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027 and the home will be your main residence, Ontario's enhanced new housing rebate and the Ontario new home affordability payment can return up to $130,000 together. First-time buyers have a separate set of rebates with a longer window.
From the guide: The new-home HST rebate in Durham: up to $130,000 back if you sign before March 31, 2027
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General information, not legal, tax or mortgage advice. Rates, prices and rebate rules change often. Confirm the details with your real estate lawyer and a licensed mortgage professional before you make a decision.