The deductions available for home improvements in Canada will depend on where you live. Each province has its own tax credits specifically for home renovations.  If you are eligible for home improvements tax credits and you don't use them all, you can often carry them over until the next year. These are often shareable with a spouse or partner in the home. In Ontario, seniors can receive a tax credit for improvements made to their homes to improve safety and functionality. This covers a wide range of home renos like bathrooms, railings, fixing stairs, adding ramps, and even installing smoke detectors.  For those people in Ontario who made significant home improvements, they can claim a rebate on the HST they paid. This covers all the materials and construction. This also applies to those who bought a new house this year.