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New-home GST rebate calculator

New homes in Alberta carry 5% GST; there is no provincial sales tax. Two federal rebates can reduce it. The GST new housing rebate returns 36% of the GST, up to $6,300, on homes up to $350,000, phasing out at $450,000. The first-time home buyer GST rebate, law since March 2026 for agreements signed on or after March 20, 2025, removes the GST entirely for eligible first-time buyers on new homes up to $1 million and phases out at $1.5 million.

GST on a new home

How much GST will you pay?

GST you pay
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Total price with GST
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Price before GST
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GST at 5%
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New housing rebate
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First-time buyer rebate
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An estimate for planning, not tax advice. Rebate rules from the Canada Revenue Agency: new housing rebate of 36% of the GST to a maximum of $6,300 for homes up to $350,000, reduced on a straight line to nil at $450,000; first-time home buyer rebate of the full GST to a maximum of $50,000 for homes up to $1 million, reduced on a straight line to nil at $1.5 million, for agreements signed on or after March 20, 2025, with construction started before 2031 and other conditions. Builders usually quote prices with GST included and the new housing rebate assigned to them. Confirm eligibility with an accountant or lawyer before you sign.

Who qualifies, the date rules and how to claim: The First Time Home Buyers GST Rebate in Edmonton.

Most Edmonton builders quote prices with the net GST included. Our new-home buyers page explains how we review a builder contract with you.

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