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Home care tax credit for seniors
Tax credit for senior home accessibility renovations
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Home Accessibility Tax Credit is a non-refundable federal tax credit that helps cover home renovations for seniors or qualifying individuals. It applies to eligible expenses for qualifying renovations that improve accessibility or reduce the risk of injury in an eligible dwelling, up to $20,000 per year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home renovations that improve accessibility
- Home alterations that reduce the risk of injury
Documents Needed
- Invoices and receipts
- Agreements or contracts
- Proof of payment
- Supporting statement from a condominium or co-op corporation, if applicable
- Medical practitioner statement or Form T2201, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals aged 65 or older
- Individuals eligible for the Disability Tax Credit
- Eligible family members claiming for a qualifying individual
Eligible expenses
- Building materials, fixtures, equipment rentals, plans, and permits for self-performed work
- Paid professional labour for renovation work
- Share of eligible common-area renovation costs in condominiums or co-ops
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchases not becoming a permanent part of the dwelling
- Routine repairs, maintenance, housekeeping, security monitoring, gardening, and outdoor maintenance
- Household appliances, entertainment devices, financing costs, and renovations mainly to increase property value
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Calculate the claim using the Federal Worksheet for line 31285
- Enter the result on line 31285 of the federal tax return
- Keep supporting documents in case the CRA asks for them later
Frequently Asked Questions about the Home care tax credit for seniors Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Home care tax credit for seniors. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Home care tax credit for seniors?
The Home Accessibility Tax Credit is a non-refundable federal tax credit that helps cover home renovations for seniors or qualifying individuals. It applies to eligible expenses for qualifying renovations that improve accessibility or reduce the risk of injury in an eligible dwelling, up to $20,000 per year.
How much funding can be received?
Home care tax credit for seniors Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Home care tax credit for seniors program?
To be eligible for the Home care tax credit for seniors program, you must:
Qualifying individual or eligible claimant
Eligible dwelling in Canada
Qualifying renovation required
What expenses are eligible under Home care tax credit for seniors?
Home renovations that improve accessibility
Home alterations that reduce the risk of injury
Who can I contact for more information about the Home care tax credit for seniors?
You can contact Aide Chez Soi en Beauce.
Where is the Home care tax credit for seniors available?
The Home care tax credit for seniors program is available across Canada.
Is the Home care tax credit for seniors a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Home care tax credit for seniors is a Tax Credits