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CRA Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) Guide

Leverage your tax-deferred RRSP savings to buy your first home in Canada. Tax-free withdrawals and repayment guidelines.

HBP Repayment Estimator

Input your proposed RRSP withdrawal details to calculate your annual repayment obligation:

Maximum individual limit: $60,000 CAD.

First-Time Home Buyer Eligibility Rules

To withdraw tax-free funds under the Home Buyers' Plan, you must satisfy the following CRA conditions:

  • First-Time Buyer Status: You must not have owned a home that you occupied as your principal place of residence at any time during the 4-year period before your withdrawal.
  • The 90-Day Rule: The funds you intend to withdraw must be deposited and remain in your RRSP accounts for **at least 90 days** before you can make the tax-free withdrawal. Contributions made immediately before closing do not qualify.
  • Repayment Duration: You have up to **15 years** to pay back the full amount to your RRSP. Repayments do not qualify for fresh tax deductions since the original contributions were already deducted.
HBP Quick Stats
Individual Limit$60,000 CAD
Combined Couple Limit$120,000 CAD
Repayment Window15 Years
Pre-deposit Rule90 Days