CRA RC4616 GST/HST New Housing Rebate Application for Owner-Built Homes

Building your own home in Canada? You may be eligible for a GST/HST New Housing Rebate through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) using form RC4616. This rebate can help you recover a portion of the GST/HST paid on goods and services during construction of your owner-built home.

This CRA RC4616 GST/HST New Housing Rebate Application template is designed for homeowners, builders, and contractors who need a streamlined, digital-first approach to collecting the required information for CRA submission. Whether you're a self-employed builder, construction company, or accountant helping clients with tax compliance, this template ensures you capture all the essential details accurately and efficiently.

Who should use this form?

This form template is ideal for:

• Accountants and tax preparers assisting clients with GST/HST rebate claims
• Construction companies helping owner-builders navigate the rebate process
• Real estate lawyers coordinating post-construction tax filings
• Self-employed builders managing their own rebate applications
• Financial advisors supporting clients through new home construction

Key features for Canadian compliance

The form captures all essential information required by CRA for processing RC4616 applications, including applicant details, property information, construction costs breakdown, eligible expenses, occupancy dates, and declaration statements. The structured format ensures compliance with Canadian tax regulations while making the process straightforward for both applicants and processors.

Automate your workflow with Stepper

Once you've collected the rebate application details through Paperform, connect it to Stepper to automate the rest of your workflow. You can automatically generate PDF summaries, route applications for internal review, send confirmation emails, update your accounting software, and create follow-up reminders for CRA processing timelines—all without manual data entry.

Why Paperform for CRA tax forms?

Paperform makes it easy to create professional, branded forms that collect complex financial and regulatory information. With conditional logic, you can show or hide fields based on applicant responses, ensuring everyone completes only the sections relevant to their situation. Plus, with SOC 2 Type II compliance and data residency controls, you can trust that sensitive taxpayer information is handled securely.

Stop wrestling with paper forms and email chains. Use this template to digitize your CRA RC4616 process, reduce errors, and speed up rebate applications for owner-built homes across Canada.