Effective April 1, 2024 the increased exemption amounts for the First-Time Home Buyer & Newly-Built Home exemptions will be as follows:
- First-Time Home Buyer Exemption
- First-time home buyers can now save up to $8,000 on Property Transfer Tax on eligible purchases with a fair market value of up to $835,000 (previously $500,000).
- A partial amount of PTT is payable between $500,000 and $835,000, being the balance due after the $8,000 savings.
- A reduced savings is available for purchases falling between $835,000 - $860,000.
- Newly-Built Homes (Presale) Exemption
- The exemption from Property Transfer Tax is increasing from $750,000 to $1,100,000
- A partial exemption is available between $1,100,000 and $1,150,000
You can learn more about the full set of qualification requirements and Property Transfer Tax by clicking HERE.
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