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Portable Rent Supplement Program
Rent support for people with disabilities
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick
Overview
This program helps people with disabilities pay rent based on 30% of adjusted household income. It supports access to suitable housing for individuals or couples who can live independently with little or no support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Rent support for finding and maintaining suitable housing.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals with disabilities.
- Couples with disabilities.
Eligible expenses
- Monthly rent assistance for suitable housing.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick.
- Urban areas within the eight major cities in New Brunswick.
- Rural areas outside city limits in New Brunswick.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed based on demonstrated need.
- Applicants are assessed against income and housing criteria.
- Applicants are selected from those who meet the program requirements.
Additional information
- The applicant must be able to live independently with little or no support.
- For couples, one partner may have mobility or independence issues if the other can meet their needs.
- Applicants are selected based on demonstrated need.
- Some exceptions to income limits may apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Portable Rent Supplement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Portable Rent Supplement Program. 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 Portable Rent Supplement Program?
This program helps people with disabilities pay rent based on 30% of adjusted household income. It supports access to suitable housing for individuals or couples who can live independently with little or no support.
How much funding can be received?
Portable Rent Supplement Program Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Portable Rent Supplement Program program?
To be eligible for the Portable Rent Supplement Program program, you must:
Individuals or couples with a disability.
Must live independently with little support.
Must meet income and housing need criteria.
What expenses are eligible under Portable Rent Supplement Program?
Rent support for finding and maintaining suitable housing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Portable Rent Supplement Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at hnb.info@gnb.ca or by phone at 1-833-733-7835.
Where is the Portable Rent Supplement Program available?
The Portable Rent Supplement Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Portable Rent Supplement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Portable Rent Supplement Program is a Grant and Funding