Ontario HST on House Cleaning Services
Ontario's Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) at 13% applies to residential cleaning services. This means a cleaning service that quotes you $150 for a standard clean actually costs you $169.50 all-in. Any legitimate cleaning service in Ontario is required to collect and remit HST — and to provide you with a proper HST receipt showing their Business Number.
Why This Matters
Many low-cost cleaning operators on Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace quote prices that do not include HST — or operate under the threshold where they're required to register (under $30,000 annual revenue). This creates a deceptive price comparison: their $130 quote vs a professional service's $169 all-in looks like a $39 saving when it's actually a $39 saving before you factor in that you have no insurance coverage, no background checks, and no recourse if something goes wrong.
What a Legitimate Ontario HST Receipt Shows
A proper Ontario HST receipt from a cleaning service must include:
- The supplier's legal business name
- The supplier's GST/HST registration number (Business Number, usually 9 digits followed by RT0001)
- The date of the service
- The total amount paid and the HST amount
Maidless includes a proper HST receipt on every clean — GST# on every invoice. This is important for property owners claiming cleaning as a business expense (rental income properties, home office deductions where applicable).
HST-Inclusive Pricing at Maidless Ontario
Maidless shows prices inclusive of HST at the point of booking — the number you see is the number you pay. No surprise on checkout. Book at maidless.ca/ontario.