5 Government Programs that help Home Buyers in Ontario
There are a number of programs available from both the provincial and the federal government, which provide help for home buyers in Ontario. Each of these can help you to save money, either directly, or when you file your tax return. Here are 5 helpful programs which can save you money:
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit
This is a tax credit that helps low to moderate income individuals with property taxes and the sales tax on energy expenses. The credit is part of the Ontario Trillium Benefit and refunded on your tax return.
http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/oeptc/
Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC)
This is a tax credit for first time buyers which reimburses a portion of closing costs. The credit is refunded on your tax return. The max is $750.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2009/fqhbtc-eng.html
Ontario Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit
This tax credit benefits seniors and can help them with the renovation costs to improve safety and accessibility in the home. Seniors are eligible for up to 15% back when they spend a max of 10,000 on home renovations. Amounts are refunded on your tax return.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/healthy-homes-renovation-tax-credit
Home Buyers Plan (HBP)
First time home buyers can withdraw up to $25,000 from their RSP’s tax free to use towards down payment and closing costs when buying a home.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rrsp-reer/hbp-rap/menu-eng.html
GST/HST New Residential Rental Property Rebate
This rebate is for purchasers of a newly constructed home for use as a rental property and GST/HST was payable at closing. As a landlord, you are eligible to receive most of it back by filling out an application and mailing it in.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gp/rc4231/rc4231-e.html
We hope you find these programs useful. With thanks to Sherry Love, Home Financing Advisor at Scotiabank Mississauga, for her expert input. You can reach Sherry at (416) 908-8563.
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