The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount that you pay on rent qualify.
Eligibility
- at least 15 years old on December 1, 2022
- Your principal residence was in Canada on December 1, 2022
- You were a resident of Canada in 2022 for tax purposes
- You and your spouse or common-law partner have filed 2021 income tax return
- In 2021, your adjusted family net income of $35,000 or less for families, or $20,000 or less for individuals
- your 2022 rent payments are at least 30% of your 2021 adjusted family net income
Application deadline
The last day you can apply is Friday, March 31, 2023 (11:59 pm ET)