HST Rebates: Save 13% On Your New Home Purchase At LIV Communities

A new program from the federal and provincial governments now allows home buyers to save up to $130,000 in sales taxes on newly built homes.

This new rebate takes effect on April 1 and eliminates the 13% HST on newly constructed homes. The program offers a 100% rebate on homes valued up to $1 million, and a $130,000 maximum rebate on homes valued up to $1.5 million. The amount decreases gradually on homes valued between $1.5 million and $1.85 million. Above $1.85 million, buyers are eligible for a rebate of $24,000.

This announcement comes just days after the final approval of the federal government’s first-time home buyer’s GST rebate, which offered first-time buyers across the country up to $50,000 in tax reductions on homes up to $1 million, and a partial rebate for homes valued up to $1.5 million.

This new announcement now increases that amount significantly for Ontario residents and expands eligibility for all homebuyers, including investors who plan to rent out the property. The first-time home buyer’s GST rebate is still available retroactively for eligible purchasers who bought a home between March 20, 2025 and April 1, 2026.

Spring Forward: Right-Priced New Home Opportunities

LIV Communities has several communities with homes that qualify for this new rebate, including those that are part of our Spring Forward program, which comes with unique incentives.

• LUMA Urban Towns

  Waterdown Townhomes from the High $500’s

  This modern collection of townhomes is located in Waterdown, just a few minutes north of Burlington. The homes offer exceptional value, with starting prices hundreds of thousands of dollars lower than comparable homes in Burlington and Oakville.

• Scenic Ridge

  Paris Single-Family Homes from the Mid $700’s

  This collection of single-family homes offers the best home value in Paris, the charming community voted Canada’s “prettiest little town,” right near the stunning Grand River.

• Sienna Woods

  Brantford Semis & Townhomes from the High $400’s

  These Brantford semis and townhomes are nestled in green space and feature modern elevations with an attached garage, offering some of the best value in the area.

Visit livhere.ca to browse our communities and be sure to ask one of our sales representatives how you can take advantage of the HST rebate.

*This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.