Under the leadership of Doug Ford, our Ontario PC government is taking action to lower the cost of building new homes, save homebuyers money and make the dream of homeownership a reality for more families across our province.
Through historic investments and a new partnership with the federal government, our plan is helping reduce the cost of new homes by as much as $230,000, while supporting the infrastructure needed to build more homes faster.
As part of the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build, signed in March 2026, our government is delivering an enhanced HST rebate that removes the full 13 per cent HST on eligible new homes purchased between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. This measure alone could save homebuyers up to $130,000.
We’re also helping municipalities lower the cost of building through the Development Charge Reduction Program. By providing funding for critical housing-enabling infrastructure, we’re supporting municipalities that commit to reducing development charges by 30 to 50 per cent or more and maintaining those reductions for at least three years.
These investments will help get shovels in the ground, support growing communities and reduce costs that would otherwise be passed on to homebuyers.
At a time when families are facing rising costs and too many young people are struggling to afford their first home, our Ontario PC government is focused on practical solutions that make housing more affordable.
Our plan delivers: lower construction costs, more homes and real savings for homebuyers. Doug Ford and our Ontario PC team will continue working with our federal and municipal partners to cut costs, remove barriers to building and help more people across our province achieve the dream of homeownership.