🏡 Good News for First-Time Home Buyers!
- Emily Zurrer
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 10
Now if you're a first time home buyer, you could qualify for up to $50,000 Back in Rebates!
If you’re planning to buy or build your first home, this is a financial opportunity you don’t want to miss.
The GST New Housing Rebate could put up to $50,000 back in your pocket when purchasing a newly built home priced up to $1 million, or up to $25,000 for homes priced between $1 million and $1.5 million.
This rebate can make a serious difference in your affordability — especially in today’s market.
✅ Who’s Eligible?
To qualify for the GST rebate, here’s what you need to know:
You must be at least 18 years old
You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
You must not have owned or lived in a home that you (or your spouse/common-law partner) owned in the current year or in any of the previous four calendar years, in Canada or abroad
The home must be your primary place of residence
It must be a NEWLY built home
🔍 Why It Matters
This rebate can make a big impact on your overall affordability and help offset the costs of buying new construction — whether it’s a detached home, townhouse, or condo.
With new developments popping up across Kelowna and the surrounding area, first-time buyers have more choice than ever, and this incentive can help turn “someday” into today.
📲 Want Help Navigating It?
If you’re unsure whether you qualify or how to apply this rebate to your home purchase, I’m happy to walk you through it or connect you with a trusted mortgage broker or tax professional.
Buying your first home is a big milestone — let’s make sure you don’t leave money on the table.
Ready to start your home search or get pre-approved? Let’s chat!
🔗 Visit Canada.ca for full rebate details.

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