Who is Eligible: Low to middle-income household Description: The HOME Program has been developed to meet the need in the community in assisting moderate income individuals and families in becoming home owners. The HOME Program helps low and moderate income people become homeowners, through education, financial assistance and referrals to one-on-one counselling. Steps to […]
Secondary, Garage and Garden Suite Grants
Amount: up to $20,000 Who is Eligible: Homeowner Description: Interested in building a new Secondary Suite (in a new home or an existing home), or building a new Garage or Garden Suite? You may be eligible for up to $20,000 in funding through Cornerstones II: Edmonton’s Plan for Affordable Housing 2012 – 2016. Steps […]
GST-HST New Housing Rebate
Amount: up to $40,000 Who is Eligible: First Nations and First Nation Members Description: Get part of the GST or HST back when you build or buy a new house, or substantially renovate your house. The following projects qualify for the rebate: Building a home or contracting someone to build one Buying a newly […]
RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan
Amount: You can use up to $25,000 from your RRSP Who is Eligible: Canadian first-time home buyers Description: The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 in a calendar year from your registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself […]
First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit
Amount: $750 Who is Eligible: First-time home buyers Description: The First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that aims to help recover closing costs such as legal expenses, inspections, and land transfer taxes for first-time home buyers. Steps to Get this Rebate: To receive your $750 claim, you must include it […]
