First-time Home Buyers' GST/HST rebate information sessions for professionals and organizations that support first‑time home buyers
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to invite you to the upcoming virtual information sessions on the First-time Home Buyers' GST/HST rebate.
These sessions are designed for professionals and organizations that support prospective home buyers, as well as for builders and developers. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the rebate and be better equipped to share accurate information with clients and communities.
Information Session for Housing Professionals Supporting First‑time Home Buyers
This session is intended for professionals who guide or represent first‑time home buyers, including accountants, lawyers, notaries, realtors, financial advisors, associations, and community groups. We will review eligibility requirements and certain rules and restrictions for homes purchased from a builder and owner-built homes. We will also review how first-time home buyers can apply for the rebate, either through the builder or directly with the CRA.
Advance Questions:
We invite you to submit any questions you may have about the First-time Home Buyers' GST/HST Rebate.
Click here to submit your questions.
Removing barriers to participation:
The CRA is committed to identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to participation for people with disabilities. The closed captioning feature in MS Teams Live is the main tool we have available to accommodate participants with auditory needs. If you require an alternative tool or service to help you participate, please email engagementg@cra-arc.gc.ca by May 13, 2026.
Privacy Statement:
Under the Privacy Act, individuals have a right of protection, access to and correction of their personal information, and to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the handling of their personal information. Refer to Personal Information Bank CRA PPU 938 on Info Source at Standard personal information banks. The information is described in the standard personal information bank Outreach Activities, PSU 938 which can be found on Canada.ca.