GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
New Home Sales Remain Strong as Ottawa Market Heads into Summer
June 19, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa continued to show strong year-over-year growth in May, with 622 sales recorded, up 97.5 per cent compared to May 2025, when 315 homes were sold. Sales were down 16.4 per cent from April, which saw 744 new home sales. Year-to-date sales now stand at 2,180, up 53.7 per cent from last year’s total of 1,418.
“While May saw a modest month-over-month decline, the broader trend remains very encouraging for Ottawa’s new home market,” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “The new home sales tax credit has helped stimulate activity and further clarification on how the program will be implemented should help drive even greater confidence in the months ahead. Ottawa’s builders are encouraged by this momentum and are looking forward to it carrying into the summer.”
In May, 622 new home sales were recorded - a small 16.4 per cent dip from April when 744 homes were sold.
Month-over month momentum continued in May with a 97.5 per cent increase from May 2025 when there were only 315 sales.
Year-to-date sales are up 53.7 per cent at 2,180 compared to last year when sales were at 1,418.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN MAY?
The west end took the lead in May, making up 46 per cent of new home sales. The south moved to second at 34 per cent, with the east representing 18 per cent. Central Ottawa remained a small share of the market at 3 per cent.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN MAY?
In May, townhomes continued to lead sales activity, accounting for 51 per cent of new home sales, while single detached homes maintained strong momentum at 45 per cent. The remaining sales were split between condo townhomes and condo apartments.
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