Ottawa–Gatineau | 2026
Renovation Grants & HST Rebates in Ottawa–Gatineau
Planning a home renovation? Discover government incentives, renovation grants and potential HST rebates that could help reduce your project costs.
Explore Available Programs
Select a program to learn more and check your potential eligibility.
Ontario Enhanced New Housing Rebate (ENHR)
The Ontario Enhanced New Housing Rebate may help eligible homeowners recover the provincial portion of HST paid on a newly built or substantially renovated home.
Who may qualify?
- Eligible owner-built new homes
- Major renovations meeting CRA's substantial renovation rules
- Eligible new or substantially renovated homes purchased from builders
- Homes intended as a primary residence
- Projects meeting the applicable 2026–2027 dates and value limits
Important to know
A substantial renovation generally requires
at least 90% of the relevant existing interior
to be removed or replaced, excluding certain
structural components. Ordinary kitchen,
bathroom or basement updates do not
automatically qualify.
Eligible applicants may also qualify for the
separate Ontario New Home Affordability
Payment covering some federal HST.
Home Renovation Savings Program
Ontario homeowners may receive rebates for eligible improvements that make their homes more energy efficient, comfortable and affordable to operate.
What improvements are covered?
- Eligible windows and doors — $100 per opening
- Insulation improvements — up to $7,700 across eligible measures
- Air sealing improvements
- Qualified heat pumps and water heaters
- Other eligible energy-saving equipment
Important to know
For the assessment-based pathway,
homeowners must complete an initial
home energy assessment before work begins
and generally complete at least two
qualifying improvements.
Other upgrades may be available through
separate pathways without an assessment.
Amounts and eligibility vary by measure.
Gatineau Residential Renovation Grant
The City of Gatineau offers financial assistance for certain residential rehabilitation and renovation projects in designated areas of the municipality.
Who may qualify?
- Residential buildings constructed before January 1, 1985
- Properties within designated eligible areas
- Eligible repair, restoration and replacement work
- Buildings meeting municipal valuation and other restrictions
- Projects approved under the City's application process
Important to know
The maximum grant depends on the building
and occupancy. Owners generally must cover
at least 50% of eligible work costs.
The City currently reports a waiting list
of approximately two years. Permits,
detailed contractor quotes and official
municipal approval are required.
Let's Check Your Project
Answer a few questions to see whether this program may be relevant to your renovation.
This is an informational pre-screening, not an official eligibility determination. Program administrators make final decisions. No application has been submitted.
Continue to Project Cost Calculator →Step 03 / Plan Your Budget
Renovation Cost & Rebate Calculator
Enter your project information to estimate taxes and explore possible renovation incentives. This tool cannot approve or guarantee a grant or HST rebate.
Your Project
ENHR may provide up to $80,000 in eligible cases. Actual CRA reimbursement cannot be calculated from renovation cost alone.
Two qualifying measures are generally required for this assessment-based pathway. Maximums depend on technical criteria.
The City must assess the building, eligible work and actual grant. This calculator covers one residential unit.
Illustrative Estimate
Your Budget Snapshot
Choose the property's location and enter a cost to see an estimate.
*No financial assistance is guaranteed or approved by this tool. Tax calculations assume all entered work is taxable at the selected province's standard rate.
Rental Scenario
Before financing, income taxes, vacancy and major repairs. Rental homes do not qualify for owner-occupied ENHR; separate programs may apply.
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Have a Renovation in Mind?
Tell Habed Renovations about your project. You can contact us whether or not a grant applies to your property.