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Portable Rent Supplement Program
Rent support for people with disabilities
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- Funding available
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- New Brunswick, Canada
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 30%
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible candidates
- Location
- New Brunswick
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
Activities funded
- Rent support for finding and maintaining suitable housing.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact Housing NB for information or to apply.
- Call 1-833-733-7835.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated need.
- Meeting the program’s income limits.
- Meeting the housing need conditions.
- Meeting the disability-related criteria.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Portable Rent Supplement Program Program
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Monthly rent assistance for 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.