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Ontario offers various incentives\n and benefits to help first-time home buyers make their homeownership dreams come true. In this article, we'll \nexplore the eligibility criteria and key considerations to determine whether you qualify as a first-time \nhome buyer in Ontario.\n<div style='height:30px;'></div>\nIn Ontario, a first-time home buyer is generally defined as an individual who \nhas never owned a home anywhere in the world, either individually or with a spouse or common-law partner. This definition \nensures that those who have not previously experienced homeownership can take advantage of the benefits aimed at assisting \nthem in purchasing their first home.\n<div style='height:30px;'></div>\n<p style='font-size: 20px;'><b>Eligibility Criteria for First-Time Home Buyers</b></p>\n<div style='height:30px;'></div>\nTo qualify as a first-time home buyer in Ontario, you must meet certain criteria. While these criteria can \nvary and may be subject to change, here are some common factors to consider:\n<div style='height:30px;'></div>\n<b>Homeownership History:</b> As mentioned earlier, you should not have owned a home, either individually or with a spouse or common-law partner, anywhere in the world.\n<div style='height:30px;'></div>\n<b>Principal Residence:</b> The home you are purchasing must be intended as your principal residence. This means that the property you buy should be the place where you plan to live, not an investment property. You must also occupy the home within 18 months from the sale date.\n<div style='height:30px;'></div>\n<b>Residency Status:</b> You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a non-resident of Canada who has resided in Canada for at least 183 days in the year of purchase.\n<div style='height:30px;'></div>\n<b>Age:</b> You must be at least 18 years of age\n<div style='height:30px;'></div>\n<b>Financial Assistance Programs:</b> If you're considering using any government programs or incentives for first-time home buyers, be sure to check their specific eligibility criteria. 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