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CMHC, Provincial Housing Authorities & Energy BoardsTax Year 2025 / 2026Verified Rules

Canada Housing Benefit, Rent Supplements & Energy Subsidies

Direct housing affordability supplements, portable rent allowances, and electricity bill credits for low-to-moderate-income Canadian households paying over 30% of income on shelter.

Statutory Maximum$2,500 – $5,000 / yearMonthly Rent Supplements & Utility Bill Credits
Administering BodyCMHC, Provincial Housing Authorities & Energy BoardsOfficial Government Channel
Policy AuditJanuary 2025Continuously Maintained
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Key Program Highlights

  • Canada-Provincial Housing Benefit: Direct portable monthly rent supplements paid directly to low-income tenant households.
  • Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP): Monthly credit of $35 to $113 directly on electricity utility bills (enhanced for electric heat and medical devices).
  • Municipal rent-geared-to-income (RGI) and emergency eviction prevention funds.
  • Low-income energy assistance programs (LEAP) offering one-time emergency grants for natural gas and electricity arrears.

Statutory Eligibility Criteria

Must reside in rental housing or pay residential utility services in an eligible province.
Adjusted family net income must fall below provincial low-income housing thresholds.
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee claimant with filed annual income tax returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Canada Housing Benefit portable if I move to a different rental unit?

Yes. Unlike traditional social housing tied to a specific building, the Canada-Provincial Housing Benefit is portable and moves with the tenant to any eligible private rental unit in the province.

Related Official Forms

Provincial Housing Benefit ApplicationPortal / Schedule

Canada-Provincial Housing Benefit Tenant Application

OESP / LEAP PortalPortal / Schedule

Ontario Energy Board Electricity Support Program Intake

Statutory Source Authority

Benefit formulas, indexation, and phase-out rates are enacted under statutory Canadian legislation.

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