New Home HST Relief in Ontario

Eligible purchasers of qualifying newly constructed homes may benefit from Ontario's temporary enhanced HST relief.

For new homes sold by Lilac Homes, the purchase price is structured to include applicable HST, with qualifying new-home rebates assigned to the Vendor in accordance with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

Temporary enhanced measures are currently available for qualifying purchases entered into through March 31, 2027.

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Could You Qualify?

Every situation is different, but the following are some of the key requirements for a new home purchased from a builder.

This is a simplified overview. Additional conditions apply.

Buying a New Home vs Building Your Own

How Lilac Homes Inc Handles the HST on a New Home Purchase

Lilac Homes structures its new-home Agreements of Purchase and Sale with applicable GST/HST included in the purchase price.

Where the purchaser qualifies for applicable new-housing rebates, the Agreement provides for those rebates to be assigned to the Vendor, with the purchaser completing the required rebate documentation.

This means a qualifying rebate may already form part of the purchase and closing calculation. A purchaser should not assume that the same rebate will also be available as a separate payment after closing.

Last updated October 2026

Canada Revenue Agency — Ontario Enhanced New Housing Rebate

Government of Ontario — Housing Affordability Measures

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Electrical

• 200 Amp electrical service.
• Heavy-duty plug receptacle/service for stove and dryer.
• Rough-in for electrical and plumbing for dishwasher (electrical portion).
• Decorative white “Decora” style switches throughout.
• Home Pre-Wire/Rough-in for Alarm, internet, cable, telephone. Central Vac.
• Lighting allowance as per Vendor not limited to; Interior light fixtures to all bedrooms, Dining room, Office and Great Room as applicable to model type and plan. Vanity strip lighting in bathrooms.
• Generous Pot light allowance.
• Shower Ceiling light in Ensuite shower unit.
• Door chime. Wiring and chime included.

• High efficiency forced air 2-stage gas furnace, complete with Programmable thermostat.
• Ductwork installation for central air conditioning. Air Conditioning unit included.
• HRV (Heat recovery ventilator) - System.
• Hi-efficiency Natural Gas hot water tank on a rental basis.
• Rough-in gas lines for BBQ, & stove, & dryer if applicable.
• Gas or Efficient Electric Fireplace from Vendor samples with custom surround/mantel.
  

Plumbing

• Rough-in for electrical and plumbing for dishwasher (plumbing portion).
• Plumbing Allowance available as per vendor.
• Stainless Steel laundry tub with connections for automatic washer.
• Water line for fridge ice maker/water dispenser (if applicable).
• White plumbing fixtures to all bathrooms and washrooms. Ie. Toilets, tubs, sinks, etc.
• Bath faucets with pop-up drains throughout (except laundry room).
• Single Lever manual Temperature control faucets to all showerheads.
• Free standing Acrylic soaker tub to master ensuite bathroom to model type as per plan. Choice by purchaser.
• Separate shower unit with frameless glass doors to ensuite bathroom as specifically shown.
• Acrylic tub with tile surround to main bath.
• Rough-in Bathroom to basement.
  

Structural Features

• 8-4" poured concrete basement walls and floors complete with weeping tile, damproofing and foundation drainage membrane. *Other Heights Available.
• Steel beam and steel post construction.
• Cold cellar as applicable to model types as shown. Cold cellars to be vented.
• 2”x6” exterior wall construction to all exterior walls. R22 Batt Insulation.
• 7/16” exterior sheathing with typical air-barrier housewrap.
• *Basement walls strapped at 24" o.c. and insulated with R10 Rigid Insulation + R12 Batt Insulation to strapped walls; R20 continuous.
• Blown R-60 ceiling insulation to all main roof attic areas.
• Engineered wood ‘I-beam” type floor systems - which includes: 3/4” Engineered tongue and groove sub-floor panel.
• Main floor ceilings 9’ (other heights available as per applicable plan).

• Precast stone, brick & stucco combinations with architectural detailing as per model elevation. (Prefinished wood siding and stone combinations options available*)
• Sills to all exterior window and door openings except garages/dormers.
• “Architectural” shingles with limited lifetime warranty as per manufacturer.
• Pre-finished aluminum soffits, fascia, eaves trough and downspouts, in a variety of colours.
• PVC Vinyl “Casement” Windows throughout with above standard Energy Efficiency Ratings exceeding Ontario Building Code. Colour choices by purchaser.
• "Pour-in-place" Sliding windows where applicable to basement areas.
• Upgraded Glass Technology with Lo-E, Argon gas to windows for added insulating performance and efficiency.
• Garden/terrace or Sliding Patio doors.
• Quad patio doors available as per applicable house plan.
• Sectional roll-up, free maintenance raised panel metal garage door(s) insulated. Purchaser's choice of embossed panels and styles.
• Insulated Steel or Fiberglass Faux Woodgrain front door with weather stripping, decorative grip set and dead bolt. Some entry doors may include decorative glass. (as per applicable plan).
  

Warranty