Get up to $4,500 back when you buy your first new home in Manitoba. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility, amounts, and how to claim.
Manitoba's first-time homebuyer land transfer tax rebate is one of the most valuable home-buying incentives available in the province. If you're purchasing your first new home in Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach, or anywhere in Manitoba, this rebate can put up to $4,500 back in your pocket at closing.
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The rebate equals the Manitoba LTT calculated on the first $225,000 of the purchase price, to a maximum of $4,500.
For a $225,000 new home: LTT = $2,250 → Rebate = $2,250 (100% covered)
For a $400,000 new home: LTT on first $225,000 = $3,750 → Rebate = $3,750
For a $500,000+ new home: LTT on first $225,000 = ~$4,250 → But maximum is $4,500 (full rebate)
| Purchase Price | Gross LTT | FTB Rebate | Net LTT Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 (new) | $1,200 | –$1,200 | $0 |
| $200,000 (new) | $1,650 | –$1,650 | $0 |
| $250,000 (new) | $2,650 | –$2,650 | $0 |
| $300,000 (new) | $3,650 | –$3,650 | $0 |
| $350,000 (new) | $4,650 | –$4,500 | $150 |
| $400,000 (new) | $5,650 | –$4,500 | $1,150 |
| $500,000 (new) | $7,650 | –$4,500 | $3,150 |
Inform your real estate lawyer that you are a first-time buyer purchasing a new build in Manitoba. Provide this information before closing day.
Complete the declaration form confirming you meet all eligibility criteria. Your lawyer will have this form — it's a standard part of the closing process in Manitoba.
The rebate is applied at closing — you don't pay the full LTT and wait for a refund. Your lawyer applies the rebate directly, so you only pay the net LTT amount (if any).
Keep your documentation — retain a copy of the closing statement showing the rebate applied. Manitoba may audit LTT rebate claims.
Unlike Ontario and some other provinces, Manitoba's first-time buyer LTT rebate applies only to newly built homes. If you're purchasing a resale home — even as a first-time buyer — you do NOT qualify for the rebate and must pay the full Manitoba LTT at closing.
This is a critical distinction for first-time buyers in Winnipeg and Brandon who are weighing new builds vs. resale properties. The potential $4,500 saving is a significant factor in favour of new construction for those who qualify.
No. The Manitoba first-time buyer rebate applies exclusively to newly constructed homes. Resale home purchases do not qualify for any LTT rebate in Manitoba.
No. If either you or your spouse/common-law partner has previously owned a home in Canada, neither of you qualifies for the Manitoba FTB rebate.
Yes, when your lawyer applies it. Inform your lawyer well before closing day so they can process the rebate correctly. It is applied directly to the closing statement — there is no separate refund application.
The home must become your principal residence within 9 months of the purchase date. If you don't meet this requirement, the rebate may be clawed back by the province.
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