The 2026 Foreign Buyer Ban Hub
Strategic Guidance for the January 1, 2027 Extension
The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has been officially extended to January 1, 2027. At Gravity Realty Group, we help you navigate these federal restrictions with disciplined execution and total clarity.
Key Aspects of the 2026-2027 Extension
Targeted Property Types
The ban applies to detached houses and buildings with fewer than four units, including semi-detached homes and residential condominiums.
Census Areas Only
Restrictions are concentrated in Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA) and Census Agglomerations. Properties in rural areas or towns under 10,000 population may be exempt.
Severe Penalties
Violators, and those who knowingly assist them, face fines up to $10,000 and court-ordered sales where profit cannot be recouped.
Who Can Buy Real Estate in Canada in 2026?
Despite the ban, specific exceptions for foreign buyers remain in effect for those meeting CMHC criteria.
Work Permit Holders
If you have 183 days of validity remaining on your work permit and have not previously purchased residential property in Canada.
International Students
Exemptions exist for students who have filed Canadian tax returns for 5 years, with a purchase price cap of $500,000.
Refugees & Spouses
Protected persons and foreign nationals buying with a Canadian spouse or common-law partner are typically exempt.
Navigate the Prohibition Act with Confidence
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