GOHBA News

Ottawa Home Builders Praise Expanded HST Relief for New Home Buyers OTTAWA, ON – March 25, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) applauds today’s announcement of a temporary expansion of the HST New Housing Rebate for one year to all new home buyers, calling it a significant win that improves housing affordability…

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…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Ottawa New Home Sales Remain Under Pressure to Start the Year February 20, 2026 OTTAWA, ON – New home sales in Ottawa started the year under continued pressure, with 255 sales recorded in January, down 16.7 per cent from 2025, which saw 306 sales that January.…

Op-ed: Ottawa’s new zoning by-law sets the stage for growth of all types   Originally published by the Ottawa Business Journal January 28, 2026  https://obj.ca/op-ed-ottawa-new-zoning-bylaw-sets-stage-growth-all-types/ Ottawa’s housing shortage has never been abstract, and neither are its economic consequences. Employers struggle to attract talent, small businesses face rising operating costs and workers are increasingly priced out…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Confidence in New Home Market Depends on Policy Follow-Through January 26, 2026 OTTAWA, ON -Ottawa’s new home sales market slowed considerably in December, with 182 sales recorded across the city.  Activity declined 23.8 per cent compared to December 2024, when 239 homes were sold. Year-to-date sales…

Mayor addresses 2026 housing priorities at GOHBA’s annual breakfast January 8, 2026 Ottawa, ON – Housing remains a top priority in the Capital Region for 2026, according to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who spoke at this morning’s annual housing breakfast hosted by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA). The event brought together industry leaders, community members,…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Uncertainty on Federal Tax Relief Continues to Weigh Heavily on Buyer Confidence December 18, 2025 OTTAWA, ON – Ottawa’s new home sales market barely nudged forward in November, with 297 sales recorded across the city.  Compared with November 2024, when 419 homes were sold, activity fell…

Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Federal and City Affordable Housing Partnership; Urge Broader Action to Reduce Costs and Restore Market Affordability December 8, 2025  Ottawa, ON – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomes the Government of Canada and the City of Ottawa’s joint investment to accelerate deeply affordable housing. At the same time, GOHBA…