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The path to homeownership in Canada\u2019s most expensive province is often a long and winding road. With the average B.C. home price sitting over $1,000,000, first-time homebuyers in British Columbia will likely have to rely on a combination of very careful saving strategy and sheer luck. However, it\u2019s well worth all the work it takes.<\/p>\n

British Columbia is arguably the most desirable place to live in Canada. With its picturesque natural landscapes \u2013 from its mountains and old growth forests to its beaches and bustling urban centres, the West coast has something for just about everyone.<\/p>\n

First-time homebuyers need all the help they can get with buying a house in British Columbia. Here are some programs that can help reduce the overall cost of homeownership in the province.<\/p>\n

BC First-Time Home Buyer\u2019s Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

The BC First-Time Home Buyer\u2019s Program can help first-time buyers reduce their general costs. The program aims to reduce or eliminate the provincial land transfer tax usually incorporated into the closing cost of buying a home.<\/p>\n

First-time buyers purchasing a home worth up to $835,000 can receive an exemption from the tax. Buyers pay no tax on the first $500,000 of the home\u2019s value, and even if the home exceeds the price limit, partial exemptions are still available for homes up to $860,000.<\/p>\n

Newly Built Homes Exemption<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purchasing a new build or pre-construction home in B.C. has its perks. The Newly Built Homes Exemption can reduce or erase the provincial property transfer tax on new construction or pre-construction homes, saving first-time buyers a bit of cash upon closing.<\/p>\n

Newly built homes worth up to $1.1 million that sit on 1.24 acres of land or less can qualify for a full exemption of the property transfer tax. Homes worth more than $1.1 million but less than $1.5 million may receive a partial exemption.<\/p>\n

BC Home Owner Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n

The B.C. Home Owner Grant offers eligible buyers an annual property tax reduction up to $770 per year. Tax reductions for homes within the Metro Vancouver, Victoria or Fraser Valley regions are capped at $570 per year.<\/p>\n

This program is designed to provide a little bit of relief for any eligible homebuyer \u2013 not just first-time buyers. In order to qualify for the program, one must:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Live in BC<\/em>
\n\u2022 Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident <\/em>
\n\u2022 Be the registered owner of the home <\/em>
\n\u2022 Use the property as a principle residence.<\/em><\/p>\n

Qualifying homes must not exceed a value of $2,125,000. Homes valued over the threshold will have the grant reduced by $5 for every $1,000 over the threshold.<\/p>\n

All of these programs aim to reduce the overall cost of homeownership through tax relief and reduced closing costs. For assistance with saving for a down payment, look to federal programs such as the First Home Savings Account.<\/p>\n

These three provincial incentives may be combined with federal programs, such as the Home Buyers\u2019 Plan and GST\/HST New Housing Rebate. Before purchasing a home, it\u2019s important to do some research and ensure eligibility criteria for combined programs is met.<\/p>\n

Everything First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know About Incentives in British Columbia<\/a> by Cassie Apperloo | Livabl<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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