GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
Expanded New Home Tax Relief Fuels Strong April Sales Activity in Ottawa
May 20, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa saw a significant increase in April, with 744 sales recorded, up 203.7 per cent compared to April 2025, when 245 homes were sold. Sales were also up 164.8 per cent from March, which saw 281 new home sales. Year-to-date sales now stand at 1,558, up 41.3 per cent from last year’s total of 1,103.
“This month’s sales activity clearly demonstrates how directly policy decisions can influence housing markets,” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “The expansion of sales tax relief to all new home buyers has helped restore confidence in the market and encouraged many buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines to act. It’s proof that meaningful policy reform can directly support housing activity, improve affordability, and help get more homes built.”
Ottawa’s new home market saw a substantial spike, recording 744 sales, up 164.8 per cent from March, when 281 homes were sold.
New home sales soared 203.7 per cent to 744 in April 2026, from 245 in April 2025.
Year-to-date sales are up 41.3 per cent at 1,558 compared to last year, when sales were at 1,103.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN APRIL?
The south end maintained its lead in April, accounting for 41 per cent of new home sales. The west end stayed in second at 37 per cent, with the east end representing 20 per cent. Central Ottawa remained a small share of the market at 3 per cent.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN APRIL?
In April, single-detached home sales increased by 16 per cent from March and accounted for 46 per cent of sales activity, while townhomes held steady at 50 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