# GST Rebate on New Construction Homes in Coquitlam

> GST applies to new-construction Coquitlam homes (Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau-base, Burquitlam-presale).

**Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/gst-rebate-new-home-coquitlam/  
**Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West  
**Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca

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Coquitlam · GST / taxes

## GST rebate on new homes in Coquitlam — what's actually available.

GST applies to new-construction Coquitlam homes (Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau-base, Burquitlam-presale). Federal rebates can reduce the GST burden materially — including a major 2025 first-time-buyer GST exemption that changed the math entirely.

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What should you know about Gst Rebate New Home Coquitlam?

GST applies to new-construction Coquitlam homes (Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau-base, Burquitlam-presale). Federal rebates can reduce the GST burden materially — including a major 2025 first-time-buyer GST exemption that changed the math entirely. **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours.

GST / taxes · Coquitlam

## Every GST rebate program for new Coquitlam builds.

If you are buying a new-construction Coquitlam home, the 5% federal GST applies to the purchase price. There are several rebate programs that may reduce or eliminate this. Here is the verified current state of each.

### Federal GST New Housing Rebate

Full 36% rebate of GST paid on new construction up to a $350,000 base. Sliding-scale partial rebate from $350,001 to $450,000. Above $450,000, no federal GST rebate via this program. Must use the home as a primary residence (you, your spouse, or close family) to qualify.

### BC New Housing Rebate

BC offers a separate provincial rebate that may apply on top of the federal one. Specifics interact with the federal rebate; confirm with your accountant.

### Federal First-Time Buyer GST Exemption (2025)

Major 2025 program: full GST exemption on new homes up to $1,000,000 for first-time buyers. Materially changes Coquitlam new-construction math for first-time buyers — saves up to $50,000 in GST on a $1M new build. [VERIFY current eligibility rules and effective date with your accountant — program details may evolve.]

### GST is paid by the buyer to the developer

The developer collects GST at closing and remits to CRA. Some developers structure the price as 'GST-included' for marketing — read the contract carefully.

### GST does not apply to resale homes

Resale Coquitlam homes (any age) are GST-exempt. Only new construction (or substantial renovation) triggers GST.

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