Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC)

In plain language

15% non-refundable federal tax credit on up to $20,000/year in eligible renovation costs (max $3,000 back) to make a home safer or more accessible for a senior (65+) or someone eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. Covers grab bars, walk-in tubs, ramps, chair lifts, widened doorways, etc. Claim on the qualifying individual's return or a supporting family member's. Paperwork is minimal — just keep receipts. Worth it for any accessibility reno in the household; the catch is it's non-refundable, so it only helps if you owe tax.

Who qualifies

What you'll have to report

Keep contractor invoices, receipts, and proof of payment for 6 years; eligible person must be 65+ by year-end or DTC-eligible; claim on line 31285 of T1.