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08 August 2025

Do I Qualify for the HST New Housing Rebate If I am Building a New Home

What Is the HST New Housing Rebate? The HST new housing rebate is an initiative by the government that allows people to reclaim some or all of the HST on a new or substantially improved residence. The rebate is available for both the federal and provincial parts of the HST, but this article is written about the HST rebate offered by Ontario specifically. The rebate can be worth as much as...

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24 July 2025

What to Do If Your HST Rebate Application Is Denied

Possible Reasons for Denied Applications In general, the Canada Revenue Agency will deny applications from those who do not qualify for the rebate or do not provide enough documentation or evidence to substantiate their claim to the program.  The CRA typically outlines the reason for denial in the notice they send you, which could include: Insufficient documentation Missed...

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14 July 2025

Why The CRA May Ask You to Pay Back Your HST Rebate in Ontario

Primary Residence Requirement One of the most frequent reasons the CRA reclaims your rebate is when the home doesn’t meet residency rules. The HST rebate on new condo purchases is intended for people who occupy the property as their primary residence, not as an investment or rental property. If you claim the rebate as a homeowner but later decide to flip or rent out the condo, the CRA...

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19 June 2025

Why Most Ontario Homeowners Miss the HST Rebate After Renovating

What Is the HST Rebate on Home Renovations? The HST Home Renovation Rebate is a government payment in the form of a rebate provided by the federal government under the New Housing Rebate program. It applies to significant renovations. To qualify, the renovation must be substantial, meaning more than 90% of the house's interior must be replaced or renovated. The rebate can give you a...

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29 May 2025

What is the Timeline for Receiving the HST Rebate on Home Renovations

Understanding the HST Rebate for Renovations The HST renovation rebate is available to homeowners who make major renovations, 90% or more of the home must be renovated. The rebate can be applied towards new home construction as well as extensive renovation work. In Ontario, the rebate is available to qualifying homeowners for part of the federal and provincial HST that is paid on materials and...

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06 May 2025

Why Can't You Apply for the HST Rebate in Ontario When Flipping Properties

How the HST Rebate in Ontario Works The Ontario HST rebate is a break on the Harmonized Sales Tax cost for the purchase of the new home. Buyers must intend to use the home as their own home in order to be eligible. Detached houses, townhouses, and condos all fit the bill. The Condo HST rebate specifically helps the buyer who purchases newly built or drastically renovated condos as private...

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11 February 2025

Why Explore the HST Rebate in Ontario for Your Home Renovations

What Is the HST Rebate for Home Renovations? The HST rebate on home renovations is a program that assists homeowners in recovering some of the Harmonized Sales Tax charged on substantial renovations. Because HST is both a federal and provincial tax, qualified homeowners are entitled to get rebates for a portion of such tax, thereby reducing the overall cost of their house improvements. Who...

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28 January 2025

How to Rebuild Your Home in the 2025 Economy with the Ontario HST Rebate

What is the HST Rebate in Ontario? The HST rebate in Ontario is an incentive by the government to help alleviate the financial burden of HST on new housing or substantial renovations. It provides relief to qualified individuals and businesses for partial recovery of the tax paid, hence making homeownership and investment more feasible. This rebate is available for newly constructed homes,...

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Do I Qualify for the HST New Housing Rebate If I am Building a New Home

If you're getting a home built in Ontario, you could qualify for the HST new housing rebate and get back some of the HST you paid to have it built. The rebate is extremely useful, but it is provided on the basis of specific rules. Having an idea of the rules prevents you f...

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What to Do If Your HST Rebate Application Is Denied

The HST new housing rebate can offer substantial savings for homeowners in Ontario, but not all applications are automatically approved by the Canada Revenue Agency. In some cases, homeowners receive a denial from the CRA after submitting their paperwork. If your HST rebate in...

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