HST/GST Housing & Renovation Rebate

This bulletin does not replace the law found in the Excise Tax Act (the “Act”) and its Regulations. It is provided for your reference. As it may not completely address your particular operation, you may wish to refer to the Act or appropriate Regulation or contact any Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax services office for additional information. If you are located in the Province of Quebec, please contact Revenu Québec for additional information.

Reference in this publication is made to supplies that are subject to the GST or the HST. The HST applies in the participating provinces at the following rates: 13% in Ontario, 14% in Prince Edward Island (effective April 1, 2013) and 15% in Nova Scotia and, effective July 1, 2016, in New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador. GST applies in the rest of Canada at the rate of 5%. Finally, on April 1, 2013, the 12% HST in British Columbia was replaced by the GST and a provincial sales tax.

If you are uncertain as to whether a supply is made in a participating province, you may refer to GST/HST Technical Information Bulletin B-103, Place of Supply Rules Under the HST, available from any CRA tax services office.