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One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit
One-time housing support for low-income renters
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
March 31, 2023
Opened December 12, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provided a one-time tax-free payment of $500 to help low-income renters with rent costs. It is now closed and no longer accepts applications.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for low-income renters with housing costs.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income renters.
Eligible expenses
- Rent costs for eligible low-income renters.
Selection criteria
- Eligibility was based on income and rent paid.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Recipients could be asked to return the payment if found ineligible.
- Fraudulent claims could lead to additional consequences and penalties.
Additional information
- The payment was tax-free and did not need to be reported on an income tax return.
- It did not reduce certain federal income-tested benefits.
- The program is closed and no longer accepting applications.
Frequently Asked Questions about the One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit Program
What is the One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit?
This program provided a one-time tax-free payment of $500 to help low-income renters with rent costs. It is now closed and no longer accepts applications.
How much funding can be received?
One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2023.
Who is eligible for the One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit program?
To be eligible for the One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit program, you must:
Low-income renter.
Income and rent amount must qualify.
What expenses are eligible under One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit?
Support for low-income renters with housing costs.
Who can I contact for more information about the One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Where is the One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit available?
The One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit program is available across Canada.