The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help
lower-income renters who are struggling with the cost of rent.

Who can apply:

You may be eligible for a one-time payment of $500 if:
• you have filed a 2021 tax return
• you are at least 15 years of age on December 1, 2022
• you have an adjusted family net income of $20,000
or less (individuals) or $35,000 or less (families)
• you are a resident of Canada for tax purposes in 2022
• your principal residence is located in Canada
• you paid rent for your own principal residence in Canada in 2022
• you paid at least 30% of your 2021 adjusted family net income
on rent in 2022

How to apply:

To learn more, visit
canada.ca/one-time-housing-benefit

Apply through CRA My Account. To get your payment faster,
register for direct deposit in CRA My Account.
An online web form is available if you are unable to sign in to
or register for a CRA My Account. Applicants who are unable
to apply online can call the CRA at 1-800-282-8079.
Applications close on March 31, 2023.