Habitat for Humanity Canada Welcomes Federal Housing Investments, Urges Details on GST Rebate
Habitat for Humanity Canada has welcomed federal investments in housing, including measures from Budget 2025. The organization, which has paid over $20 million in GST since 2017, is ready to work with the government through Build Canada Homes to build more affordable homes.
Habitat for Humanity Canada's Affordable Homeownership Program enables low-income families to purchase homes with no down payment and a geared-to-income mortgage. The organization absorbs GST costs to keep homeownership affordable. Families who own Habitat homes see health, employment, and education outcomes improve. After moving in, their incomes increase by 28% more than similar renters, leading to an additional $35 million in annual economic uplift. The organization supports the federal commitment to a GST rebate on homes under $1 million for first-time buyers. Habitat for Humanity Canada urges Ottawa to share details on how these measures will help more Canadians own homes.
Habitat for Humanity Canada, a national charity with local organizations across the country, is ready to collaborate with the federal government to build more affordable homes. The organization's successful track record in empowering low-income families and boosting economic productivity makes it a trusted partner for the government's housing initiatives.
