Ontario and federal governments removed HST on new homes <$1M and reduced tax up to $1.85M.
Industry groups said the 1-yr measure should lower upfront costs, boost buying power, and support construction jobs.
Tax details: $1.85M keep $24K provincial rebate; substantial renovations count as new housing for tax purposes.
Policy runs April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, aiming to counter slow sales and lower starts.
CMHC says development charge cuts could boost housing starts 14%
Scrapping municipal development charges could boost housing starts by up to 14% in expensive Canadian markets like Burnaby, Vancouver, and Toronto. Reducing or eliminating these fees makes more construction projects financially viable, especially in high-cost...
