Federal Government Real Estate Policies

Government of Canada housing initiatives, policies, and programs affecting the Victoria, BC area.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

CMHC is Canada's national housing agency, responsible for helping Canadians access affordable housing.

First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

Shared equity program to help first-time buyers purchase homes with lower monthly costs.

Rental Construction Financing

Low-cost loans for purpose-built rental housing construction and preservation.

Canada Housing Benefit

Portable housing allowance providing direct affordability support to families in housing need.

Download CMHC Annual Report 2023 (PDF)

National Housing Strategy

Canada's 10-year, $82+ billion plan to create 125,000 new housing units and repair 300,000+ housing units.

Download NHS Progress Report 2024 (PDF)

Building Codes and Standards

Federal regulations and guidelines for construction and building safety across Canada.

Download NBC 2020 (PDF) Download Energy Guide (PDF)

Tax Policies Affecting Real Estate

Federal tax implications for property ownership, investment, and development in Canada.

Capital Gains on Real Estate

Federal tax treatment of capital gains from property sales and investments.

GST/HST on New Housing

Goods and Services Tax rebates and exemptions for new residential construction.

Rental Income Taxation

Tax obligations and deductions for rental property owners and investors.

Federal Crown Land

Management and disposal of federal government-owned properties in the Victoria area.

View Federal Property Inventory (TXT)