Closed
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,750
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial help to renters in New Brunswick facing a temporary crisis that threatens housing stability. It can cover rent arrears, utility arrears, security deposits, and related moving costs, up to two months’ rent or $2,750.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,750 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency rental assistance for temporary housing crises
- Support to resolve rent or utility arrears that threaten eviction
- Assistance with deposits for moving into suitable housing
Documents Needed
- Government-issued photo ID showing New Brunswick address
- Rent payment records
- Recent utility bills
- Proof of income, including Notice of Assessment and recent pay stubs or bank statements
- Rental agreement or signed rental declaration form
- Eviction notice or lease termination notice
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Renters
- People looking for new rental housing
- Households in New Brunswick
Who is not eligible
- Housing NB public housing tenants seeking rental arrears support
- Tenants in Rural and Indigenous Housing
- Households in units subsidized through Housing NB’s Rent Supplement Program
Eligible expenses
- Security deposit for a new rental unit
- Heat or power utility deposit for a new rental unit
- Rent arrears on the current residence
- Overdue heating or electricity bills that threaten tenancy
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed within up to two business days after receipt
- A program officer may request missing documents by email or phone
- A phone interview is scheduled after screening
- After documents and interview are complete, a decision is made in at least four business days
- If approved, payment is issued and the landlord or utility provider is contacted to confirm agreement
Additional information
- This support is considered a taxable benefit.
- Applicants may need to provide extra documents to confirm eligibility.
- Priority may be given to people facing immediate eviction.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rent bank Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rent bank. 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 Rent bank?
This program provides financial help to renters in New Brunswick facing a temporary crisis that threatens housing stability. It can cover rent arrears, utility arrears, security deposits, and related moving costs, up to two months’ rent or $2,750.
How much funding can be received?
Rent bank Funds up to $2,750 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rent bank program?
To be eligible for the Rent bank program, you must:
Renter in New Brunswick
Temporary housing crisis
Income can sustain housing
What expenses are eligible under Rent bank?
Emergency rental assistance for temporary housing crises
Support to resolve rent or utility arrears that threaten eviction
Assistance with deposits for moving into suitable housing
Who can I contact for more information about the Rent bank?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at assistance@gnb.ca or by phone at 1-833-355-3262.
Where is the Rent bank available?
The Rent bank program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Who are the financial supporters of the Rent bank?
Rent bank is funded by Government of New Brunswick