Family Resources

One-time Housing Top-Up Benefit

For many people in Canada, it is increasingly challenging to find safe and affordable housing. The Governments new one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with a one-time tax-free payment of $500. You may be eligible if you:

were born on or before December 1, 2007
have a family net income for 2021 of $35,000 or less for families, or $20,000 or less for individuals
are resident of Canada for tax purposes in 2022 and principal residence is situated in Canada on December 1, 2022
paid at least 30 per cent of family net income, based on their 2021 income tax return, on rent in the 2022 calendar year for principal residence in Canada

Note: applications are open until Friday, March 31, 2023.

click here for more information and to find out if you might be eligible.

Upcoming Events:

DISPUPT! - Mental Health Webinar November 23, 2022

P4P Planning Network - FREE WEBCAST - Starting Strong in Highschool

DSO - Creating Your Individualized Housing and Support Plan - October 2022 (3 Sessions)

Past Events:

ABLE2 - Upcoming Events - Monthly Moments

P4P Planning Network - Early Planning Toolkit - A Great Start: Early Planning Priorities for Parents/Caregivers with a Young Child with a Disability

Grief & Loss After Abuse - Women's Group Facilitated by AFW Counsellors and Guest Speakers

P4P Planning Network - FREE WEBCAST - Understanding the IEP: A Guide for Families

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