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CMHC - Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation
has helpful information for buying, maintaining and renovating
your home. They have free booklets that you can download and
other materials that you can purchase on the internet. A great
resource for addressing problems in your home like mold, water
penetration, planning a renovation, etc.
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The City of Toronto offers rebates for their Residential Toilet
Replacement Program and their Residental Washer Rebate.
For details on the Residental Toilet Replacement Program go to:
For detais on the Residential Washer Rebate Program go to:
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ESA - Electrical Safety Authority is a great source of information
regarding electrical safety tips in your home.
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Peel Region has a great site called WaterSmart with information
on their Toilet Replacement Program and how to save water.
Single family home owners in York Region purchasing an eligible
water efficient toilet on or after May 1st can receive a $75 rebate with
their Water for Tomorrow Program:
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Environment Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency offers Home
Improvement Grants for Residential Property Owners.
Existing grants are now increased by 25%! Take advantage
of this great deal to improve your home and save energy!
You can take advantage of both the Home Improvement Grants
and the Home Renovation Tax Credit. Check it out at:
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The Home Renovation Tax Credit is a smart investment in the
long term value of your home and generates broad-based
economic activity. The credit applies to expenditures related to
renovations or alterations of a dwelling and property. Renovations
must be long lasting and integral to the dwelling.
The credit will be available for the 2009 tax year and applies to
eligible expenditures between $1,000 and $10,000, with a maximum
tax credit of $1,350 ($9000 x 15%). Note: You won't receive a rebate!
It reduces the Net Federal Tax you'll have to pay! (See Schedule 1 of
your T1 for 2009). For more information go to:
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