03/17/2026
🚨 Ottawa First-Time Buyers — This Could Save You Up to $130,000 on a New Home
The federal government has officially passed legislation eliminating the GST on newly built homes for first-time buyers. This is now law as of March 12, 2026 — and the savings are significant.
Here's the quick breakdown:
💰 Up to $50,000 saved on the federal GST alone
💰 Ontario is also rebating the provincial portion — combined savings up to $130,000
📅 Retroactive to agreements signed after March 20, 2025
🏠 Applies to new construction homes only (Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville, Orleans & more)
⏰ Program runs until December 31, 2030
I've written a full guide breaking down exactly who qualifies, how the rebate works, and what Ottawa buyers need to do next.
👇 Read the full post here:
https://ottawa-properties.ca/post/no-gst-on-new-homes-what-ottawa-first-time-buyers-need-to-know-in-2026
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The federal government has eliminated the GST on new homes for first-time buyers. Ottawa buyers could save up to $130,000. Here's who qualifies and how it works.