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Understanding the 2025 GST/HST New Housing Rebate for Ontario Homebuyers

  • New GST/HST housing rebate introduced for 2025 to help with housing affordability in Canada
  • Rebate allows recovery of GST or federal portion of HST on new home purchases
  • Available for homes used as primary residence
  • Eligibility includes purchasing new or substantially renovated homes, co-op shares, or mobile homes
  • Must be primary residence for eligibility
  • Application process involves completing a form and submitting it to the CRA
  • Supporting documents may be required if GST/HST was not charged on the invoice
  • Mail completed application to CRA and wait for approval

Source: isure.ca

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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