Good to Know
HST Rebate Information for New Home Builds
Building a new home in Ontario may qualify you for an HST rebate. Here’s the plain-language version — and how A&R helps you navigate it.
The Short Version
When you build a new home or cottage in Ontario, HST applies to much of the project — but government rebate programs can return a meaningful portion of that tax for qualifying owner-built and builder-built homes. The rules depend on how the home will be used (primary residence vs. other uses), its value, and how the build is structured.
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eligibility rules change. Confirm current federal and Ontario rebate details with the client’s accountant
and the CRA before publishing specifics on this page.
How A&R Helps
- A clear statement of the HST you paid. Our accountant prepares a statement of the accounts showing all the HST paid on your build — exactly what you need to claim the rebate.
- The official links, not guesswork. We point you to the Canada Revenue Agency’s own pages and the required certifications, so your application follows the current government process.
- Straight answers. We’re builders, not tax advisors — so we’ll also tell you when a question belongs with your accountant, and help you ask it properly.
Questions about the numbers on your build?
Ask us anything — if we don’t know, we’ll point you to someone who does.