HST housing rebate

Applying for the New Residential Rental Property Rebate With the NRRP Rebate, the first occupants of the new property must be the tenants. This would not include the property owner. It means that a property cannot be purchased, occupied by the owner at first, and then rented – tenants must occupy the property right from the start. When applying for an HST rebate in Ontario, the application...

Eligibility for the HST rebate in Ontario When applying for the Ontario New Home HST Rebate, there are certain eligibility requirements that applicants must satisfy. Anything short could compromise and even disqualify eligibility. must be purchasing a newly built home must be purchasing a new-built condo must be hiring a builder to build a home must be substantively renovating a...

Late-Filed HST Rebate Applications As a general rule, late-filed rebate applications are NOT accepted by CRA. However, there are certain circumstances that might be considered – like illness or accident; a flood or fire; even a disruption of postal services. If the Canada Revenue Agency is responsible in any way for going beyond the two-year deadline, the New Residential Rental Property...

Some Things to Consider Real estate investing is one thing – being a landlord is another. In Ontario, there are strict laws governing landlord-tenant relations, and there are often ups and downs in that relationship. Yes, there are many challenges in being a landlord but there also great rewards. Even the basics require serious consideration – like down payments, interest rates, and...

The HST Rebate on New Housing in Ontario In Ontario, the New Housing Rebate allows purchasers to recover a portion of the HST paid on a newly built home or a home that has been substantially renovated. This rebate is available for up to two years following the purchase of the home or the completion of the “substantial” renovation. To qualify for this rebate, the home must be occupied as...

Qualifying for the HST Rebate For the HST rebate, a homebuyer must reside in the property and must be the first occupant. To qualify, you must buy a new home, build a new home, or substantially renovate an existing home. If the home is a “co-op” then the unit must be a primary residence. If the home is a new build or a home that has been substantially renovated it must be the primary...

Here's How to Properly Apply and Complete the Application It’s not uncommon for landlords and/or investors to question whether the HST rebate applies to their property purchase. The fact is, the rules and regulations can often be confusing. In short, the HST rebate applies to a purchased property (HST paid) that is rented out annually. Clearly, every property purchase is different, and...