GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
Ottawa New Home Sales Remain Resilient in July
August 24, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa remained resilient in July, with 420 homes sold, representing a 53.3 per cent increase from the 274 sales recorded in July 2025. Sales were down 14.3 per cent from June, which saw 490 new home sales. Year-to-date sales now stand at 3,090, up 49.6 per cent from last year’s total of 2,066.
“Ottawa’s new home market held steady despite a continuing uncertain economic environment.” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “Strong year-over-year sales show that demand remains, even as the broader economic outlook has become more cautious. With affordability continuing to be a deciding factor for many buyers, reducing the taxes, fees and other costs built into the price of a new home will be critical to sustaining that demand.”
July recorded 420 new home sales, down 14.3 per cent from the 490 sales reported in June.
Strong year-over-year growth carried into July, with 420 new home sales recorded, up 53.3 per cent from the 274 sales reported in July 2025.
Year-to-date sales now total 3,090, a 49.6 per cent increase from 2,066 at the same point in 2025.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN JULY?
The south end maintained the largest share of new home sales in July at 39 per cent, followed by the west at 35 per cent. The east accounted for 21 per cent of sales, while Central Ottawa represented 5 per cent of the market.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN JULY?
In July, townhomes strengthened their lead, accounting for 52 per cent of new home sales, while single detached homes represented 38 per cent. Condo townhomes made up eight per cent of sales, with condo apartments accounting for the remaining two 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