Tools / Program checker
Which programs fit you?
Seven yes-or-no questions. See which government programs you're likely to qualify for, what each one is worth, and where the official rules are.
Your situation
Your answers stay on this page. Nothing is sent unless you ask for an email.
Your programs
Likely, based on your answers. This is a guide, not tax or legal advice: the government decides, and your lawyer or notary and lender confirm.
Email me my results
Optional. You'll get the list above with the links, and I'll follow up personally.
Check your inbox.
Your results are on their way. I'll follow up personally to go through them.
Official rules, checked October 2026
Each result links to the government page with the full rules.
- First Home Savings Account (FHSA)Canada Revenue Agency
- Home Buyers' PlanCanada Revenue Agency
- First-time home buyers' exemptionGovernment of British Columbia
- Newly built home exemptionGovernment of British Columbia
- First-time home buyers' GST rebate (Bill C-4, S.C. 2026, c. 2)Parliament of Canada
- Home Buyers' Amount (line 31270)Canada Revenue Agency
These checks cover the main tests only. Each program has more rules, such as timing, age and how long you live in the home. The official pages above have the full list.
Before you start looking
- Buying your first home in BCThe steps from saving to getting the keys, with every rule sourced
- What your first home really costsDown payment, mortgage insurance, transfer tax and cash to close
- Surrey, Langley, Burnaby and CoquitlamThe kinds of homes, transit and schools in each area
Want help using them?
I'll go through which programs to use and when, for the homes you're actually looking at.