GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
Ottawa New Home Market Hits Mid-Year with Strong Growth
July 21, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa continued to post strong year-over-year growth in June, with 490 sales recorded, up 31 per cent compared to June 2025, when 374 homes were sold. Sales were down 21.2 per cent from May, which saw 622 new home sales. Year-to-date sales now stand at 2,670, up 49 per cent from last year’s total of 1,792.
“At the midway point of 2026, Ottawa’s new home sales remain well ahead of last year,” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “The new home HST rebate is helping more buyers qualify and move off the sidelines, and builders are looking forward to the additional impact the Development Charge Reduction Program could have in the months ahead. Every reduction helps improve affordability and bring more buyers into the market.”
In June, 490 new home sales were recorded – a 21.2 per cent decline from May when 622 homes were sold.
Year-over-year growth continued in June, with 490 new home sales recorded, a 31 per cent increase from the 374 sales recorded in June 2025.
Year-to-date sales have reached 2,670, up 49 per cent from 1,792 at the same point last year.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN JUNE?
The south end regained the lead in June, making up 41 per cent of new home sales. The west end moved back to second at 36 per cent, with the east representing 20 per cent. Central Ottawa continued to represent a small share of the market at 3 per cent.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN JUNE?
In June, townhomes continued to lead new home sales, accounting for 47 per cent of activity, followed closely by single detached homes at 43 per cent. Condo townhomes represented seven per cent of sales, while condo apartments accounted for the remaining three per cent.
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