GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
Ottawa New Home Sales Show Modest Gains in February
March 23, 2026
OTTAWA, ON —New home sales in Ottawa showed modest improvement, with 278 sales recorded in February, up 6.5 per cent from February 2025, when 261 homes were sold. Sales were also up 9 per cent from January, which saw 255 new home sales.
“While buyers remain cautious, February’s increase could be an early sign of stabilization for the Ottawa market,” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “Year-to-date sales are down 6 per cent compared to last year, so market conditions are still adjusting. Hopefully, recent clarity on the federal tax rebate will drive more sales in the last week of March and into April.”
Ottawa’s new home market saw a slight uptick in February, recording 278 sales, up 9 per cent from January when 255 homes were sold.
Comparatively, new home sales showed modest improvement with 278 sales recorded in February 2026, up 6.5 per cent from February 2025, when 261 homes were sold.
Year-to-date sales are 533, down 6% compared to last year when sales were at 567.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN FEBRUARY?
In February, the south end remained the most active market, accounting for 46 per cent of all new home sales. The west end followed with 33 per cent, while the east end made up 19 per cent of activity. Central Ottawa continued to see limited activity, representing just 2 per cent of sales.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN FEBRUARY?
In February, townhomes accounted for the largest share of new home sales at 54 per cent. Single-family homes followed at 41 per cent, while condo apartments represented 2 per cent and condo townhomes made up the remaining 3 per cent of total activity.
MEDIA CONTACT
For additional questions or to set up an interview, please contact:
Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director
Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association
jason@gohba.ca
ABOUT THE GREATER OTTAWA HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION:
The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association has been the proud voice for excellence in the home-building community since 1951, and represents over 415 companies in new home construction and professional renovation. Our industry accounts for 37,000 jobs across Ottawa, with $2.5 billion in wages and $5.0 billion in economic investment. Contact Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director, at jason@gohba.ca.
ABOUT PMA BRETHOUR REALTY GROUP
PMA Brethour Realty Group provides specialized services to the building and development industry across Canada, including a full range of sales, marketing, and research services for new homes, resorts, condominiums, and retirement communities on behalf of their builder/developer clients. In partnership with GOHBA, PMA Brethour publishes the Greater Ottawa New Home Market Report, offering the most current, accurate, and reliable market data available on Ottawa’s local housing market. Contact Cheryl Rice, President, at cherylr@pmabrethour.com