Home Renovation HST Rebate

How to get your home renovation HST rebate

HST is a part of our lives, and we deal with it virtually every purchase we make. When it comes to your home renovation. The HST does not have to be the elephant in the room, with proper invoicing techniques from your contractor and many forms to fill out. You can get a large chunk of that HST you paid during your home renovation back. You must meet specific requirements for an HST rebate on your home renovation. You mainly have to meet their definition of a “Substantial renovation.” Please click on the link provided for more information about what this means. Once you meet those requirements, the next step is twofold. Firstly you have to have detailed invoicing that can substantiate what was done in your home renovation. Secondly, you must fill out the required forms, which a third party can do for a fee. We will cover both of these requirements in this article.

Invoicing 

A home renovation HST rebate must prove that a “Substantial Renovation” took place. In short, more than 90% of your home must have been renovated, and you have to be able to show that with the appropriate bills. At Woodsmith Construction, we always provide detailed invoicing. We ensure that every stage of construction has been clearly defined in our invoices and the stage of work completed has also been shown. That way, when you go to the CRA, all the required information is ready for them to review. It is as simple as pointing and clicking on our breakdown invoices. We package your project in updated folders throughout any project. They are stored on our cloud-based server, making them available to you anytime, anywhere, to send to whomever you like. It is this level of detail the CRA is looking for, and with it, you will get the best rebate possible.

HST Forms

Attached is a link to the HST forms, which are available to download when required. Please read them carefully and fill them out as per their requirements. Many customers have opted to do this on their own or with their accountants, and all have successfully gotten a rebate back. Remember, as long as you are the product’s end user, i.e. your home. You qualify for a home renovation HST rebate. You will not be eligible for any rebate if you plan on selling the home before living in it. Please ensure you read all the requirements in the link provided.

Hopefully, this can help you get some of your money back from your home renovation project.

Construction Work Summary

HST Home Renovation Rebate Form

If you want to see some of our work that has received great HST Rebates, please click here. 

We also offer various Design and Build services that meet the HST Rebate requirements. 

We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on the design for a garage addition, and the experience was fantastic. The project included adding attic trusses to create a new walk-in closet and laundry room that seamlessly connected to our existing main bedroom. Chris’s goal was to make the addition feel like it had always been part of the home, and he absolutely nailed it.From the start, Chris took the time to understand what we needed and came up with a design that not only maximized the functionality of the space but also kept the style consistent with the rest of the house. He paid close attention to every detail, from the layout to the finishes, ensuring everything worked perfectly with our main bedroom.The design makes such smart use of the space, and it feels like a natural extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Chris was great to work with—responsive, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He even provided advice on how to approach the construction phase, which made us feel confident moving forward.If you’re looking for someone to bring your vision to life with a thoughtful and practical design, we highly recommend Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction. The design he created for us has truly enhanced our home. Our construction is well under way and we are already seeing the great design come to life!

Steve F
Steve F2024-12-03
Google

Woodsmith Construction is first and foremost one of the leading contractors serving the GTA. We at Rigid Frame Structural Engineers Inc. provide structural engineering consulting for them. Woodsmith always adhere to the drawings and regulations in all of their construction projects. We also find Chris and all his crews to be very respectful. We recommend Woodsmith to all our clients who like to tackle renovations.

Cristina Blesa
Cristina Blesa2023-12-06
Google

Woodsmith Construction completed a project for us in a timely and professional manner. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Communication between them and us was informative, courteous and collaborative. We would highly recommend them.

Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson2020-03-31
Google

We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on a large-scale renovation of our east-end semi and we couldn’t be happier with the finished product. The project included adding a third floor, underpinning the basement, and updating the interior throughout the house. Chris handled both the design and the build, and he is incredibly knowledgeable about all stages of the process. He was professional and responsive and always had our best interests at heart. His team was hard-working and respectful and they were all a pleasure to work with.Chris was professional, calm, and reasonable in working with our neighbours at all stages of the process and earned a very positive reputation among people on the street who saw the process and admired the result. The final product maintains the same exterior character of the home while updating the interior and making it a hundred times more functional for our family. It is a total transformation from what it used to be and we thank Chris for his vision and guidance throughout the process.Chris and his team were organized, professional, and always on top of the details. They kept us in the loop throughout the project and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. We would not hesitate to recommend Woodsmith to anyone undertaking a residential renovation – he is one of the hardest-working people we know and we are very grateful for his expertise and dedication.

D Volpe
D Volpe2024-12-01
Google

Emmanuel Moysis
Emmanuel Moysis2019-03-31
Google

Woodsmith construction just completed a gut job and garage addition for my husband and I and it was the best experience I could have hoped for especially given all the renovation horror stories we have heard. They were so professional, helpful, diligent and responsive and the quality of the renovation was first class. I would recommend anyone to hire Woodsmith construction for all their needs whether it is a renovation or a new build. We could not be happier with the outcome and our newly renovated home.

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