HST Break Ignites Ottawa New Home Sales

Ottawa’s new home market exploded in April, with sales soaring 160% over March—744 homes sold—thanks to a new federal-provincial HST tax break that slashes sales tax on new builds, saving buyers up to $130,000. The incentive, which launched in April, is sparking deals, filling sales offices, and turning hesitant buyers into committed homeowners. Builders and industry groups are now pushing for the program to become permanent past its 2026 deadline, arguing that sustained tax relief will keep fueling demand and making custom homes more affordable for more people. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e7a95ac056a8043