Government Programs for Home Buyers

A home is usually the single largest investment that most people make in their lives. Achieving your dream can be made easier by taking advantage of various Government Programs for home buyers and property owners. Some of the programs are targeted to first-time buyers, while others apply more generally. Other programs benefit those in the industrial, commercial and multi-unit property market. Your REALTOR can provide information on these programs and help you to determine your eligibility.

• CMHC Purchase Plus Improvements Program
• RRSP Home Buyers' Plan 
• 5% Down Payment Program
• HST New Housing Rebate 
• Land Transfer Tax Rebate Program 
• First Time Home Buyer Land Transfer Tax Incentive

Land Transfer Tax Details

Land Transfer Tax

Purchasers in most large Canadian cities can add Land Transfer Taxes to their list of closing costs. Unless you live in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or rural Nova Scotia, land transfer taxes (or property purchase tax) are part of the deal. These taxes, levied on properties that are changing hands, are the responsibility of the purchaser. Depending on where you live, taxes can range from half of a percent to two percent of the total purchase price. If you purchase a home in Toronto, you will have to pay provincial and municipal land transfer tax