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Property owners in British Columbia may be eligible for one or more of the grants and rebates listed below. Please review this comprehensive list and feel free to contact me if you have any questions about your eligibility.

1. Home Buyers’ Plan

Qualifying home buyers can withdraw up to $25,000 (couples can withdraw up to $50,000) from their RRSPs for a down payment. Home buyers who have repaid their RRSP may be eligible to use the program a second time. Canada Revenue Agency www.cra.gc.ca. Enter ‘Home Buyers’ Plan’ in the search box | 1.800.959.8287

2. GST Rebate on New Homes

New home buyers can apply for a rebate of the federal portion of the HST (the 5% GST) if the purchase price is less than $350,000. The rebate is up to 36% of the GST to a maximum rebate of $6,300. There is a proportional GST rebate for new homes costing between $350,000 and $450,000. Canada Revenue...

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The ecoENERGY retrofit and the Livesmart BC Grant program deadlines are fast approaching! 

In order to qualify for government incentives participants in the above programs must obtain their post-retrofit evaluation by March 31, 2011, or within 18 months of the pre-retrofit evaluation report, whichever comes first.

Due to the large volume of people applying for these grants, homeowners should schedule their final evaluation well in advance of their deadline.

Please visit the LiveSmart BC website for details of their Efficiency Incentive Program and visit Natural Resources Canada to learn more about the ecoENERGY Retrofit Grants and Incentives
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