The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount that you pay on rent qualify.
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Financial ability calculator - Canada.caLow-income renters have 6 weeks to apply for a $500 housing benefit. Here's who is eligibleLocal Housing AllowancePTET 2024 Notification, Registration, Application Form, Exam Date - News & Updates - Latest Buzz Around The World - ptetdcb2020.comThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers this one-time payment. To apply for this new federal one-time payment, you do not need to receive other housing benefits such as the Canada Housing Benefit, which is co-funded and delivered by the provinces and territories.
Applications are openuntil Friday, March 31, 2023.
