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Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP)
The HBP allows you withdraw up to $60,000 from your RRSP tax-free to buy or build your first home. You'll have up to 15 years to repay the funds, starting the second year after withdrawal.
Tips
If buying with a partner, each of you can withdraw $60,000, for a combined $120,000 toward your down payment.
Looking for help with Home Buyer’s Plan application?
First-time home buyer You haven’t lived in a home owned by yourself or your spouse/common-law partner in the current year or in any of the past four years
Have a written agreement to buy or build a qualifying home
Plan to occupy the home as your principal residence within one year of purchase or build
What homes qualify?
Located in Canada
Includes:
Detached or semi-detachedhomes
Townhouses
Condominiums or apartments
Mobile homes
Co-ops with equity ownership
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The FHSA is a registered plan that combines the benefits of an RRSP and TFSA — tax-deductible contribution and tax-free withdrawal for your first home. You can contribute up to $8,000 per year, with a lifetime maximum of $40,000.
Who is eligible?
Canadian resident
18 to 71 years old
First-time home buyer You haven’t lived in a home owned by yourself or your spouse/common-law partner in the current year or in any of the past four years
When making a withdrawal:
Have a written agreement to buy or build a qualifying home
Plan to occupy the home as your principal residence within one year of purchase or build
First-time home buyer You haven’t lived in a home owned by yourself or your spouse/common-law partner in the current year or in any of the past four years
Plan to occupy the home as your principal residence within 9 months
How much can you get?
Ontario: Up to $4,000
Toronto: Up to $4,475 in addition to the Ontario rebate
British Columbia: Full exemption for homes up to $500,000
Other provinces vary; check your local rules
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Also known as the First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit (HBTC), this on-refundable tax credit helps with closing costs. You can claim up to $10,000, which translates to a maximum tax reduction of $1,500.
Who is eligible?
First-time home buyer You haven’t lived in a home owned by yourself or your spouse/common-law partner in the current year or in any of the past four years
Bought a qualifying home in Canada
Plan to occupy the home as your principal residence within one year of purchase
What homes qualify?
Located in Canada
Includes:
Detached or semi-detached homes
Townhouses
Condominiums or apartments
Mobile homes
Co-ops with equity ownership
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CMHC Improvements (Purchase Plus Improvements)
The CMHC Improvement program lets you add eligible renovation costs to your mortgage — up to 10% of the improved value of the home Market value after renovations. . Ideal for buying a fixer-upper or upgrading immediately without a separate loan.
Tips
For owner-built or rental properties, you may qualify for construction financing or small rental loans under different rules.
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