Ontario HST New Home Rebate (Proposed) — What Lenders and Brokers Need to Know (as of March 25, 2026)
In a move aimed at improving housing affordability, the Ontario government announced on March 25, 2026 a proposed enhanced HST rebate on eligible new homes. If implemented, this program can materially reduce a borrower’s cash-to-close and/or overall financing requirement—particularly on homes up to $1 million—making it a key planning item for pre-approvals, builder deals, […]