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Ontario proposes to rebate HST for some first-time homebuyers

Ontario plans to rebate the 8% provincial HST for first-time buyers on homes up to $1 million, potentially saving them up to $80,000, to boost new home construction.

  • The Ontario government plans to waive its portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax for first-time homebuyers on new homes valued up to $1 million, as announced by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
  • The proposed rebate, part of the fall economic statement, could save buyers up to $80,000 when combined with existing relief measures.
  • Richard Lyall, President of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario , praised the announcement, stating it will help many young people and families achieve homeownership.
  • The implementation of this rebate is subject to federal legislative passage and regulatory changes, as noted by the provincial government.
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Provincial portion of HST to be waived for some first-time homebuyers

The provincial government says the move would not only help first-time buyers, but also spur construction of new homes.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
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