Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us so that we can assess whether you might qualify

Yes, you are entitled for the rebate either if you live in it or renting it to a tenant.

Applications typically take between 4-16 weeks from the submission date to be returned with the rebate

It is possible to file the rebate application within 2 years from the date of possession of the newly built house. In the case of substantial renovations or major additions, the timeline would be 2 years from completion of the project.

* A refund is for tax that has been overpaid or incorrectly paid, and is returned to a business or individual under a taxing statute or regulation. A refund is also for persons who have remitted to the Minister amounts in excess of the tax collectable or payable.
* A rebate is for tax properly paid and is subsequently returned to a business or individual under a rebate provision.

The definition of “a House” blocks a residential unit, condominium unit, a duplex, a mobile home (including a modular home) and a floating home from a builder.

This service is a Federal initiative. It is available across Canada.